cancel

/kˈænsə‌l/

/ˈkænsəɫ/

to cancel

MAIN VERB

to decide or tell that something arranged before will now not happen

synonyms : call off

make invalid for use

synonyms : invalidate

remove or make invisible

synonyms : delete

to end a formal agreement or arrangement

make up for

synonyms : offset

*** publicly boycott or withdraw support from (a person, organization, etc.) for promoting beliefs that are regarded as socially unacceptable.

Cancel

a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat

synonyms : natural

Examples

1. They cancelled the outdoor concert due to a predicted thunderstorm.

2. She had to cancel her plans because of a sudden fever.

3. We had to cancel our outdoor plans due to the stormy weather.

4. If it snows tomorrow, school might be cancelled.