cancel

Definition

  • verb: to stop doing or planning to do (something)
  • verb: to destroy the force, effectiveness, or validity of
  • often used with 'out'
  • synonyms: annul, ko, abandon

Examples

  • The event was 'canceled' at the last minute when the speaker didn't show up.

  • I'm sorry, but I have to 'cancel'. Can we meet next week?

  • We 'canceled' our magazine subscription when we moved.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's a matter of principles. Go on. Wait for me over there. What are you doing? I'm coming. I can cancel my date you know. Of course not. Why would you do that? Have a good time. Everything's fine. Yvonne? I'm ready. (..)
    2011 The Intouchables