To cease
Example: The company ceased operations last year.
Definition
"To cease" means to stop or bring an end to an action, process, or state. It is often used to indicate that something has ended permanently or temporarily, as in the example phrase, "The company ceased operations last year."
Etymology
The word "to cease" comes from the Old French word "cesser," which originally meant 'to stop' or 'to leave off.' This, in turn, derives from the Latin verb "cessare," meaning 'to delay' or 'to be idle.' Did you know that "to cease" has been used in English since the late Middle Ages, reflecting a long history of signifying an end or pause?
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"To cease" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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