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Definition cancel in British English

cancel verb

verb
/ˈkæns(ə)l/
1

to say that something that has been arranged will not now happen

Example

Jackson cancelled the tour after suffering a throat infection.

Example

The 4.05 train has been cancelled.

Example

If you're too busy to see her, I'll phone and cancel.

Synonyms and related words
prevent stop avoid
2

to say that a legal agreement or obligation is now ended

Example

There has been a call for Third World debt to be cancelled.

Synonyms and related words
abatable accrual alienate
3

to mark a ticket, stamp, or cheque so that it cannot be used again

Synonyms and related words
mark tick cross out
Definition cancel in British English