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cessation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɛˈseɪʃən/ · UK /seˈseɪʃən/

cessation means: The stopping or ending of an activity or process.

noun

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The stopping or ending of an activity or process.

  • They demanded an immediate cessation of work.
  • The clinic offers help with smoking cessation.
  • A temporary cessation of hostilities allowed families to leave safely.

How to use it: cessation of something (The agreement calls for the cessation of fighting.)

Similar words: ending, stopping, termination

Opposites: continuation, resumption

Common phrases: cessation of hostilities, smoking cessation, immediate cessation

Questions about cessation

What does cessation mean?

The stopping or ending of an activity or process.

What is cessation in other languages?

Türkçe: sona erme · Español: cese · Français: cessation · Deutsch: Einstellung · Italiano: cessazione · 日本語: 停止

How do you pronounce cessation?

In American English /sɛˈseɪʃən/; in British English /seˈseɪʃən/.

How do you use cessation in a sentence?

They demanded an immediate cessation of work. The clinic offers help with smoking cessation.

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