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    Cesar (en. Cease)

    /seˈθaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To stop or interrupt an action.
    Ceasing to talk is sometimes necessary to listen.
    Cesar de hablar es a veces necesario para escuchar.
    To desist or renounce something.
    He decided to cease in his attempt to convince him.
    Decidió cesar en su intento de convencerlo.
    To end or finish an activity.
    Ceasing work for today was a relief.
    Cesar el trabajo por hoy fue un alivio.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cessare', which means 'to stop' or 'to interrupt'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cease fire
    To stop hostilities in a conflict.
    cesar el fuego
    to cease to exist
    To stop being or to exist.
    cesar de existir
    to cease in one's efforts
    To stop trying something.
    cesar en su empeño

    Related Words

    cessation
    Interruption of an action.
    cesación
    cessarist
    Related to the cession or to cease.
    cesarista
    cessor
    A person who ceases or delegates another responsibility.
    cesionario

    Slang Meanings

    To stop doing something that requires effort.
    I can't take it anymore, I'm going to cease this task.
    No puedo más, voy a cesar con esta tarea.
    To abandon an activity with reluctance.
    That job is so boring, I might as well stop and watch TV.
    Ese trabajo es tan aburrido, mejor ceso y veo la tele.