Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

discontinue-a-service

Phrase

/ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juː ə ˈsɜː.vɪs/

Definition

To cease providing a particular service.

Examples

The company decided to discontinue a service due to low customer interest.
After much consideration, we will discontinue a service that is no longer profitable.
The library has announced it will discontinue a service that allowed for late book returns.

Meaning

Discontinuing a service means ending its availability to users or customers. It can happen for various reasons, such as a company deciding to focus on other services, poor demand for the service, or operational challenges.