Definitions

1. verb

to stop doing something; to bring an end to something

“The company will cease operations at the end of the year.”

2. noun

a period of stopping or being inactive; a pause or interruption

“The cease in the rain allowed us to go out and enjoy the outdoors.”

3. noun

a declaration or document that marks the end of a state of war or a conflict

“The treaty was a formal cease, marking the end of the long-standing conflict.”

4. noun

an agreement to stop doing something, especially something hurtful or unfair

“The government agreed to a cease, ending the blockade on the city.”

5. transitive verb

to put an end to something; to stop or terminate something

“The government will cease funding for the project next year.”

6. intransitive verb

to stop or come to an end

“The storm will cease in a few hours.”