canceled US
ˈkænsɛld
See also: cancelled (UK)
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Adjective

1.
terminationUShaving been terminated or called offUS
  • The canceled event was rescheduled for next month.
terminated
2.
invalidatedUSmarked to show invalidationUS
  • His passport was stamped as canceled.
nullified revoked voided
3.
socialSlangUSwithdrawn support from someone or somethingSlangUS
  • The celebrity was canceled after the controversy.
blacklisted boycotted ostracized
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Origin of canceled

Latin, cancellare (cross out)

Terms with canceled included in their meaning

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cancellation
the event is canceled and won't happen
theater
the performance is canceled or postponed
professional
meeting or event is canceled or rescheduled
romantic
planned marriage is canceled or postponed
event
canceled because of rain
termination
canceled or abandoned
event canceled
canceled or stopped because of heavy snow
agreements
the agreement is canceled or no longer valid

Examples of canceled in a sentence

  • Due to the storm, the canceled parade was postponed.
  • The canceled check was returned to him.
  • The event was marked as canceled.
  • The show was canceled due to low ratings.
  • His canceled status affected his career opportunities.

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  1. French:annulé, révoqué, ...
  2. German:abgesagt, ungültig, ...
  3. Italian:cancellato, ...
  4. Spanish:suspendido, anulado, ...
  5. Portuguese:cancelado, boicotado, ...
  6. Chinese:作废的, 被抵制的, ...
  7. Japanese:中止された, 無効にされた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُلْغًى, مُبطَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְבֻטָּל, מְבוּטָל, ...
  10. Russian:отменённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:анульований, відмінений, ...
  12. Hindi:रद्द, अमान्य किया हुआ, ...
cancel
ˈkænsəl
cancelledcancelling

Definition of cancel - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
eventstop an event from happening
  • They decided to cancel the concert due to rain.
abort call off halt
2.
end plansterminate or call off an arrangement
  • They had to cancel the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.
abort rescind revoke
3.
mediaUSstop production of a programUS
  • The network decided to cancel the TV show.
abort stop terminate

Noun

1.
eventsUSact of calling off an eventUS
  • The festival's cancel was announced because of heavy rain.
cancellation
2.
postal serviceTECH.USmark made on a postage stamp to show it has been usedTECH.US
  • The envelope displayed a clear cancel on its stamp.
postmark
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Images of cancel

  • cancel: mark made on a postage stamp to show it has been used
    mark made on a postage stamp to show it has been used

Expressions with cancel

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neutralize or counterbalance one another
The benefits of the new policy cancel out the drawbacks.
neutralize each other's effects completely
The two forces cancel each other out, leaving no movement.
warn someone of serious consequences
If you cross him, he'll cancel your Christmas.
practice of shaming and rejecting people for unacceptable actions
Cancel culture has affected many celebrities this year.
control used to stop an action or close a process without changes
Press the cancel button if you change your mind about the payment.

Origin of cancel

Latin, cancellare (to cross out)

Examples of cancel in a sentence

  • They had to cancel the wedding due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • We decided to cancel our vacation plans.
  • The event was canceled due to rain.
  • They had to cancel the podcast due to low ratings.
  • The studio will cancel the series after this season.
  • He decided to cancel the meeting at the last minute.

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  1. French:annuler, annulation, ...
  2. German:absagen, Absage, ...
  3. Italian:annullare, annullamento, ...
  4. Spanish:cancelar, cancelación, ...
  5. Portuguese:cancelar, cancelamento, ...
  6. Chinese:取消, 活动的取消, ...
  7. Japanese:中止する, 中止, ...
  8. Arabic:أَلْغَى, إِلْغاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְבַטֵּל, בִּיטּוּל, ...
  10. Russian:отменять, отмена, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скасувати, скасування, ...
  12. Hindi:रद्द करना, रद्दीकरण, ...

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