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ceases

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsisɪz// UK //sˈiːsɪz// ceas·es

v. to stop doing something or to come to an end. It is a more formal way to say 'stop'.

v. to come to an end or to bring an activity to a halt. Often used in formal or legal contexts to describe the termination of a state or action.


SIMPLE

The rain finally ceases in the afternoon.

CONTEXTUAL

The factory ceases production at midnight to allow for essential maintenance on the assembly line.

COMPLEX

Under the terms of the new treaty, all hostile actions between the two nations ceases immediately, provided that both parties withdraw their forces from the border.

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The verb can be used both transitively and intransitively. When used with another verb, it is often followed by an infinitive ('ceases to exist') or a gerund ('ceases working').

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