# cessation

**Pronunciation:** /sɛˈseɪʃən/ · suh-SAY-shun

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

The act of stopping or bringing to an end.

## Examples

- The cessation of hostilities was a welcome relief.
- We are working towards the cessation of all nuclear testing.
- The doctor ordered the cessation of his medication due to side effects.

## Synonyms

- stop — A general term for bringing something to an end.
- end — To reach the final point or conclusion of something.
- halt — To stop, often suddenly or by command.
- discontinuation — The act of stopping something that has been happening for some time.

## Antonyms

- continuation — The act of continuing something without interruption.
- commencement — The beginning or start of something.

## Common patterns

- cessation of — The stopping of a particular activity or state. — The cessation of the rain allowed us to continue our hike.

## Collocations

- cessation of hostilities — The international community called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
- cessation of work — The workers threatened a cessation of work if their demands were not met.
- cessation of movement — The police ordered a cessation of movement in the area.

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