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cancel

verb

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Meaning

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To decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop a process.

Example Sentence

Due to the heavy rain, the outdoor concert had to be canceled at the last minute.

Usage Note

Used when an event is called off, an order is stopped, a subscription is ended, or a plan is abandoned. It signifies the termination or invalidation of something previously arranged or scheduled.