discontinued

Thân thiện

The company discontinued the old model of the toaster.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Stopped permanently or temporarily: Describes something that has been brought to an end, either for a finite period or forever. It often refers to the cessation of production, publication, or service.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • The company has announced all discontinued models will no longer receive software updates.
  • After the merger, several product lines were discontinued.
  • It's hard to find parts for a discontinued appliance.

Advanced Usage

• Formal/Commercial Context: The term is frequently used in business, manufacturing, and retail to formally indicate that an item is no longer being made or offered.
  • This item is marked as discontinued in our inventory system.

Variants and Related Words

• Discontinue (verb): To stop doing, making, or providing something.
  • The publisher decided to discontinue the magazine due to low sales.

Synonyms

• Ceased: Stopped; brought to an end.
• Terminated: Ended formally and definitively.
• Phased out: Gradually withdrawn or stopped.
• Withdrawn: Taken out of service or circulation.

Antonyms

• Continued: Carried on without stopping.
• Current: Still in production or use; up-to-date.
• Ongoing: Continuing; still in progress.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. stopped permanently or temporarily
   • discontinued models
   • a discontinued magazine
   • a discontinued conversation