To interrupt the continuance of; to intermit, as a practice or habit; to put an end to; to cause to cease; to cease using, to stop; to leave off.

prevent completion; "stop the project"; "break off the negociations"

To stop a proceeding. This can only be done by the applicant for an order who will usually file a written notice of discontinuance.

put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother"

come or be at an end; "the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31"

If you decide to discontinue, or abandon, your enrolment in a unit, you must notify the partner. The date by which you do this is important. You must discontinue by the census date in order to be "not effectively enrolled" (NE). If you withdraw after the census date, your official transcript will show a Fail grade for the unit.

To lose continuity or cohesion of parts; to be disrupted or broken off.

To be separated or severed; to part.