Translation

やめる / 停止する / 終わる

Meaning

Cease means to stop happening or stop doing something. It is more formal than stop and often appears in official, legal, or written English.

Examples

• 会社はその地域での営業を停止しました。
  The company ceased operations in the area.
• 雨は夜明け前にやみました。
  The rain ceased before dawn.