Avlyst

Avlyst is a Norwegian word meaning canceled. It is the past participle of the verb avlyse and functions as an adjective describing events, plans, or services that have been cancelled and will not take place as planned. In Bokmål and Nynorsk it is used to indicate that something has been called off; it can appear in present tense phrases like Arrangementet er avlyst or past tense Arrangementet ble avlyst. The noun form is avlysning, referring to the act or result of canceling.

Common contexts include public events, travel, reservations, and broadcasts. In news headlines, Avlyst is often used as a one-word header to indicate cancellation. It is distinct from instilt, which is often used for events that are postponed or cancelled with potential rescheduling.

Etymology: derived from the verb avlyse, with av- as a prefix.

See also: avlysning, avlyse, instilt.