cancelled

• Bezeichnet etwas, das offiziell abgesagt, annulliert oder beendet wurde; im modernen Sprachgebrauch auch für Personen, die sozial geächtet oder ausgeschlossen wurden.

Describes something that has been officially called off or stopped, often used in modern contexts for events, plans, or people (e.g., being socially 'cancelled').

1. No longer scheduledA2formal

   An event, plan, or arrangement that has been called off or stopped.

   Abgesagt

   • The flight was cancelled due to bad weather.
   • All outdoor events are cancelled because of the storm.
   • The meeting has been cancelled until further notice.

   Synonymeabandoned

   Antonymeconfirmedplannedscheduled

2. Stopped or terminatedB1formal

   Something that has been ended or discontinued.

   Abgesagt

   • The subscription was cancelled after the trial period.
   • The project was cancelled due to lack of funding.
   • Her membership was cancelled because of non-payment.

   Synonymediscontinuedendedterminated

   Antonymeactiveconfirmedcontinuedongoingoperativevalid

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um auszudrücken, dass etwas zuvor Geplantes nicht stattfindet oder dass eine Handlung, Wirkung oder Gültigkeit beendet wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of deciding that something previously arranged will not happen, or to stop something from being effective or valid.

1. Call offA2formal

   To decide that a planned event will not take place.

   Absagen

   • They had to cancel the concert due to bad weather.
   • The meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
   • She cancelled her flight because of an emergency.

   Synonymeabandoncall offdropnixscrapscrubshelve

   Antonymearrangeplanschedule

2. Annul or invalidateB1formal

   To make something no longer valid or effective.

   Stornieren

   • He cancelled his subscription to the magazine.
   • The company cancelled the contract after the breach.
   • She cancelled the order before it was shipped.

   Synonymeabrogateannulcountermandinvalidatenegatenullifyquashrepealrescindrevokevoid

   Antonymeconfirmenforceratifyupholdvalidate

3. Offset or neutralizeB2formal

   To balance or counteract the effect of something.

   Aufheben

   • The gains in one area cancelled out the losses in another.
   • The positive feedback cancelled the negative comments.
   • His apology cancelled the tension in the room.

   Synonymecounteractcounterbalancenegateneutralizenullifyoffset

   Antonymeamplifyaugmentintensifyreinforcestrengthen

Phrasal-Variantencancel out