canceling

10 definitions • 14 examples

to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want:

They had to cancel tomorrow's game because of the bad weather.

The 7.10 train to Budapest has been cancelled.

to cancel a magazine subscription

to decide that no more episodes (= parts) of a television programme will be made or broadcast:

The network cancelled her talk show following the scandal.

The show became a cult hit despite being cancelled after its first season.

to mark a stamp to show that it has been used and cannot be used again

to completely reject and stop supporting someone, especially because they have said something that offends you:

A celebrity who has shared an unpopular opinion on social media risks being "cancelled": they are completely boycotted by fans.

College students decided to cancel her after her homophobic tweet.

to decide that something arranged in advance will not happen, or to state that you do not wish to receive something:

[ I ] We were supposed to meet for dinner but Elise had to cancel at the last minute.

If a stamp or check is canceled, it is marked to show it has been used:

[ T ] He collects canceled stamps.

to decide that something that has been arranged will not happen:

cancel a flight/meeting/trip When a flight is cancelled, an airline is obliged to provide alternative transport or a refund.

"I canceled at the last minute,'' he said.

to officially end a legal agreement or responsibility:

cancel a contract/debt/obligation Leaders pledged to cancel the debt of the world’s most indebted countries.

to mark a cheque or other document to show that it has been used and cannot be used again:

Consumers who need a canceled check to prove that they made a payment can ask for a copy.

to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want or need:

Protesters are urging the government to cancel the order for the new weapons system.