Desist from Meaning in English

expression

US

dɪˈsɪst/, /dɪˈzɪst/ /ˈfɹəm

di-SIST frum

UK

dɪsˈɪst/ /fɹˈɒm

di-SIST FROM

Definition

To stop doing something, especially something that is wrong or unwanted. Often used in formal or legal contexts.

Usage & Nuances

A formal phrasal verb, frequent in legal or written contexts. Typical collocation: 'desist from' + gerund (e.g., 'desist from smoking'). Rarely used in casual conversation; 'stop' or 'give up' is more common. Sometimes found in orders or warnings.

• Spanish: abstenerse de - dejar de
• Portuguese (BR): abster-se de - deixar de
• Portuguese (PT): abster-se de - deixar de
• Chinese (Simplified): 停止 - 不再
• Chinese (Traditional): 停止 - 不再
• Hindi: रुक जाना - किसी काम से बाज आना
• Arabic: الامتناع عن - الكف عن
• Bengali: বিরত থাকা - থেমে যাওয়া
• Russian: воздерживаться от - прекращать
• Japanese: やめる - 差し控える
• Vietnamese: từ bỏ - ngừng
• Korean: 그만두다 - 삼가다
• Turkish: vazgeçmek - uzak durmak
• Urdu: باز آنا - رک جانا
• Indonesian: berhenti dari - tidak melanjutkan

Example Sentences

You must desist from making loud noises at night.

basic

The court ordered him to desist from contacting his former employer.

basic

Please desist from interrupting while others are speaking.

basic

All employees are expected to desist from any form of harassment at work.

natural

If you do not desist from these actions, legal steps will be taken.

natural

After several warnings, they finally agreed to desist from further protests.

natural