Meaning & Definition of word "Cease"

Cease

/siːs/

1. to bring or come to an end; to stop.
- Example: The company decided to cease production of the outdated model.
2. to discontinue an action or activity.
- Example: Please cease talking during the presentation.
3. to come to a stop; to terminate.
- Example: The fireworks will cease after midnight.
4. to stop occurrence or action.
- Example: Efforts to cease the conflict have been ongoing for years.

Middle English, from the Old French cesser, from Latin cessare 'to cease, stop'

cease and desist:

a legal order to stop an action

cease fire:

a command to stop shooting or hostilities

cease being:

to stop existing or functioning

cessation:

the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end

conclude:

to bring to an end

terminate:

to bring to an end

Meaning: to give up or quit

Example Sentence: I had to cease my bad habits if I wanted to get healthy.

Meaning: to chill or relax, often in the context of stopping work

Example Sentence: After a long week, I just want to cease and chill this weekend.