cessation
gb/sˌɛsˈeɪʃən/ us/sˌɛsˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
~ 9700
beszüntetés, megszűnés
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
beszüntetés
C1
megszűnés
B2
Usage pattern:
cessation of [something]
The agreement called for the immediate cessation of hostilities along the border.
A megállapodás a határ menti ellenségeskedések azonnali beszüntetését írta elő.
Doctors strongly support smoking cessation programs to improve public health.
Az orvosok határozottan támogatják a dohányzásról való leszokást segítő programokat a közegészség javítása érdekében.
There was a complete cessation of train services during the strike.
After months of heavy rain, the sudden cessation of storms was a relief to residents.
The company ordered a temporary cessation of production while the safety issue was investigated.
Learner examples
The two countries agreed to a cessation of fighting.
A két ország megállapodott a harcok beszüntetéséről.
The doctor talked to him about smoking cessation.
Az orvos beszélt vele a dohányzásról való leszokásról.
There was a sudden cessation of noise outside the building.
We all hoped for a permanent cessation of the conflict.
The storm brought a brief cessation of flights at the airport.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "cessation" with the verb "cease" and try to use it as a verb (e.g., *"They cessation the war"*). "Cessation" is a noun and should be used with "of" plus another noun (e.g., "cessation of the war"). It is also sometimes confused in writing with "secession" (when a region leaves a country) and "recession" (a period of economic decline).
Meaning
the stopping or ending of something
Collocations
cessation of hostilities
|smoking cessation
|immediate cessation
|complete cessation
|permanent cessation
|cessation of work
Synonyms
end (More general and common; used in all kinds of contexts, not only formal ones.)
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stoppage (Similar meaning, but often used for work or services stopping, and can sound less formal.)
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termination (Very formal and often legal or contractual; can sound more final or official than "cessation".)
Antonyms
continuation (Emphasizes that an action or process keeps going instead of stopping.)
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resumption (Focuses on something starting again after a period of cessation.)
Themes
society
|law
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of something stopping or ending, often in a formal or serious situation.
The act or state of something coming to an end or stopping, especially for a period of time or by formal agreement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
cessation
IPA
GB/sˌɛsˈeɪʃən/
US/sˌɛsˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ces - sa - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sa)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: cessation
- Plural: cessation, cessations
Word family
Forms
cessations
noun
Core family
cease
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
ceaseless
adjective C1
ceaselessly
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
incessant
adjective C1
incessantly
adverb C1
Expressions
cessation of hostilities
1/sˌɛsˈeɪʃən əv hɑstˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
formal
official stop to fighting or war
The official end, for a time or permanently, of fighting between armies or groups.
Examples
- The peace treaty required a complete cessation of hostilities within 24 hours.
- Both sides agreed to a cessation of hostilities so that aid could reach civilians.
cessation of work
1/sˌɛsˈeɪʃən əv wˈɚk/
fixed phrase
formal
stopping work or operations
The act of work or business activity stopping, often because of a strike, order, or problem.
Examples
- The accident led to a temporary cessation of work at the construction site.
- Any unauthorized cessation of work must be reported to the site manager.
smoking cessation
1/smˈoʊkɪŋ sˌɛsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
the act of quitting smoking
The act of stopping smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products.
Examples
- The clinic runs a free smoking cessation program for local residents.
- Governments promote smoking cessation to reduce healthcare costs and improve public health.
smoking cessation
1/smˈoʊkɪŋ sˌɛsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
process of quitting smoking
Stopping smoking, often with help from a doctor or program.
Examples
- The clinic offers smoking cessation programs.
- Nicotine patches can help with smoking cessation.
- Her doctor referred her to a smoking cessation service.
Learner examples
- He joined a smoking cessation program.
- The clinic helps with smoking cessation.
- Smoking cessation can be difficult.