Cancel
Verb
UK
/ˈkæn.səl/
US
/ˈkæn.səl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
To stop something that was planned from happening.
Example
"They had to cancel the trip due to rain."
"Please cancel my subscription starting next month."
"The concert was canceled because the singer was ill."
Explanation
To cancel means to decide that something planned will not happen. It can refer to stopping an event, booking, meeting, subscription, or service. Cancellation may happen due to bad weather, emergencies, or changes in plan. In everyday life, you can also cancel something like an order or appointment.