Meaning & Definition of word "Cease"
Cease
/siːs/
verb:
- 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- Example: The company decided to cease production of the outdated model.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.
Etymology
●Middle English, from the Old French cesser, from Latin cessare 'to cease, stop'
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
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
Slang Meanings of cease
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.