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    Cesaba (en. Ceased)

    /θeˈsaba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To stop or interrupt an action.
    She ceased speaking when the other person entered.
    Ella cesaba de hablar cuando entró la otra persona.
    To hold some activity until it is decided to continue.
    The project was halted until further notice.
    El proyecto cesaba hasta nueva orden.
    To desist from doing something.
    He ceased in his attempt to convince him.
    Él cesaba en su intento de convencerlo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cessare', which means 'to stop' or 'to cease'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cease fire
    To stop shooting or attacking.
    cesar fuego
    to stop doing something
    To halt an action that was being performed.
    cesar de hacer algo
    to cease in one's efforts
    To desist in an effort or purpose.
    cesar en su empeño

    Related Words

    cease
    Verb that means to stop doing something.
    cesar
    cessation
    Act of ceasing or stopping.
    cesación
    cessor
    One who receives something in usufruct.
    cesionario

    Slang Meanings

    To stop doing something informally.
    When he said he wasn't coming, I ceased my search.
    Cuando dijo que no venía, yo cesé su búsqueda.
    To stop an activity in a relaxed context.
    After several hours of playing, we decided to stop.
    Después de varias horas de juego, decidimos cesar.