1. to stop or cease the process of inspecting, studying, or reviewing something in detail
The doctor decided to discontinue examining the patient after reaching a preliminary diagnosis.
O médico decidiu interromper o exame do paciente após chegar a um diagnóstico preliminar.
2. to end an ongoing investigation or inspection
They had to discontinue examining the evidence due to time constraints.
Tiveram que descontinuar o exame das provas devido às limitações de tempo.