cesar
word · lemma: cease
/ˈsizɝ/
SEE-zur
/sˈiːs/
SEE-zuh
Definition
To stop happening, to end, or to bring something to an end.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'stop'; often used in law, official notices, or formal writing ('cease operations'). Common collocations: 'cease fire', 'cease to exist', 'cease and desist'. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Spanish: cesar - detenerse - pararPortuguese (BR): cessar - parar - interromperPortuguese (PT): cessar - parar - interromperChinese (Simplified): 停止 - 终止Chinese (Traditional): 停止 - 終止Hindi: रुकना - बंद करनाArabic: يتوقف - ينتهيBengali: থেমে যাওয়া - বন্ধ হওয়াRussian: прекращаться - переставать - останавливатьсяJapanese: やめる - 終わるVietnamese: chấm dứt - ngừng lạiKorean: 중단하다 - 멈추다Turkish: durmak - sona ermekUrdu: رکنا - بند کرناIndonesian: berhenti - menghentikan
Example Sentences
Please cease all activity immediately.
basic
The rain will cease after noon.
basic
We hope the fighting will cease soon.
basic
Production will cease if the workers go on strike.
natural
You must cease all contact with the client as per company policy.
natural
He won’t cease until he gets what he wants.
natural