cessation

[US]/seˈseɪʃn/
[UK]/seˈseɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. temporary stop, pause, interruption.

Phrases & Collocations

temporary cessation

complete cessation

Example Sentences

the cessation of hostilities.

a cessation of hostilities.

cessation of donor's dominion and control

the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife.

he called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

The money saved from the cessation of the road project will be invested in public transport.

Real-world Examples

There are a number of different smoking cessation treatments.

Source: Osmosis - Mental Psychology

The proposals include the cessation of military flights over Syria's second city, Aleppo.

Source: BBC Listening Collection October 2016

This is part of the path to becoming enlightened, which entails the cessation of suffering.

Source: The meaning of solitude.

You probably saw my smoking cessation ad.

Source: American Horror Story: Season 2

Anger management, smoking cessation, that sort of thing.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 3

The While House said they discuss the next steps require to fully implement the cessation of hostilities.

Source: BBC Listening March 2016 Compilation

The Israelis rejected a longer-term cessation of hostile lease.

Source: NPR News July 2014 Compilation

Well, this agreement calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities.

Source: NPR News November 2020 Collection

He didn't say cease-fire. He said cessation of hostilities.

Source: NPR News February 2016 Compilation

The plan promotes weight loss, smoking cessation and efforts to reduce blood pressure.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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