bring to a standstill vs discontinue

bring to a standstill

discontinue

verb
  • To consciously cease the ingestion or administration of (a pharmaceutical drug). 

  • To interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying. 

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