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to decide that something planned or previously arranged will not happen
The concert was canceled due to bad weather.
to officially stop or end something, such as a contract or a subscription
The company canceled the contract due to non-payment.
Remember to use 'cancel' in formal situations, especially in business or official contexts.
Use 'cancel' with a direct object, e.g., 'cancel the meeting'.
From Old French 'canceller', from Latin 'cancellare', meaning 'to strike out'
Be careful not to confuse 'cancel' with 'delete', which typically refers to removing digital information.