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cancelling

[ˈkænsəlɪŋ]

cancelling Definition

  • 1the act of deciding that an organized event will not happen, or of stopping an order for something
  • 2the act of deciding that something that has already been arranged will not take place

Using cancelling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cancelling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The concert was cancelled due to bad weather.

  • Example

    I'm sorry, but I have to cancel our meeting tomorrow.

  • Example

    The airline company cancelled all flights to the affected areas.

  • Example

    The government is considering cancelling the project.

cancelling Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with cancelling

  • a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional circles - either online on social media, in the real world, or both

    Example

    The rise of cancel culture has led to many public figures being shamed and boycotted.

  • to make something have no effect

    Example

    The positive and negative charges cancel each other out.

  • to have equal and opposite effects, so that one reduces or completely removes the effect of the other

    Example

    The two candidates' opposing views on taxes cancel each other out.

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Summary: cancelling in Brief

'Cancelling' [ˈkænsəlɪŋ] refers to the act of deciding that an event or order will not happen. It can be used to describe the abandonment of a project or the termination of a meeting. The term also includes the concept of 'cancel culture,' which refers to the practice of ostracizing individuals from social or professional circles. 'Cancel out' is a related phrase that means to make something have no effect.