Cancel·lar
Example: Hem de cancel·lar la reunió per un imprevist important.
Definition
"Cancel·lar" means to officially decide that an event or arrangement will not take place, such as cancelling a meeting due to unexpected circumstances. It refers to the act of calling off or revoking a planned activity or agreement.
Etymology
The word "cancel·lar" comes from the Latin verb 'cancellare,' meaning 'to cross out' or 'to make a lattice.' Originally, it referred to marking something with a grid to indicate its cancellation. Over time, it evolved to mean formally withdrawing or annulling an event or arrangement.
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"Cancel·lar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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