cease

/siːs/
verb
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Definition

1

To stop something from happening or continuing

The company will cease production of the product due to low demand.

2

To come to an end or stop existing

The music will cease at midnight, so let's make the most of the party.

Synonyms

stopMore general and widely used, often implies a more immediate action haltFormal and often used in official or technical contexts discontinueImplies a more formal or official decision to end something

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