cancel

verb
/ˈkænsəl/

Meaning

to decide that something planned will not take place

Example Sentences

The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.

Example Expressions

cancel out

Synonyms

call off, revoke, abolish, terminate, nullify

Antonyms

approve, continue, confirm

Collocations

cancel order, cancel meeting, cancel subscription, cancel flight

More Example Sentences

Having been annoyed he cancelled the tender.

They were shocked to see the train canceled.

She promises not to cancel at the last minute.

They are tired of canceling plans at the last minute.

They agreed to cancel the booking without any charge.

We were supposed to take the train, but it was canceled.

She’s unlikely to cancel unless something urgent happens.

They were shocked to learn the flight was cancelled suddenly.

We decided not to cancel plans at the last minute from now on.

They were shocked to learn about the sudden cancellation unexpectedly.

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