cancel

verbB1/ˈkæn.sl̩/

To cross out something with lines etc.transitive
To invalidate or annul something.transitive
To mark something (such as a used postage stamp) so that it cannot be reused.transitive
To offset or equalize something.transitive
To remove a common factor from both the numerator and denominator of a fraction, or from both sides of an equation.transitive
To stop production of a programme.transitive
To suppress or omit; to strike out, as matter in type.dated
To kill.slang
To cease to provide financial or moral support to (someone deemed unacceptable); to disinvite. Compare cancel culture.neologism, transitive

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I canceled my appointment because of urgent business.

I am very sorry, but I must cancel our appointment for February 27.