Meanings
To bring to an end or stop.
ختم کر دینا یا روک دینا۔
رکنا
rukna
Common Collocations
- cease fire
- cease operations
- cease to exist
Example Sentences
He decided to cease all communications with his former company.
اس نے اپنے سابقہ کمپنی سے تمام رابطے ختم کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne apne saabiq company se tamaam rabtay khatam karne ka faisla kiya.
The school will cease operations for the summer break.
سکول گرمیوں کی چھٹیوں کے لیے کام کرنا بند کرے گا۔
School garmiyon ki chuttiyon ke liye kaam karna band kare ga.
He will cease his volunteer work at the end of the month.
وہ مہینے کے آخر میں اپنی رضاکارانہ خدمات بند کر دے گا۔
Woh mahine ke aakhir mein apni razakaarana khidmaat band kar de ga.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'cease' as 'Cessation' - both imply stopping.
Imagine a red stop sign that indicates to cease all actions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ میں ہوں داغ دل کی بیاں کرنے والا // نہ کوئی آہ کی حبس سے تھم جانے والا
Na main hoon daagh dil ki bayan karne wala // Na koi aah ki habs se tham jane wala
I am not one to express the wounds of my heart // Nor anyone who can halt due to a sigh.
— Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو چپ رہا وہ بھول گیا
Jo chup raha woh bhool gaya
He who remains silent forgets.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "cesser" — to stop
First known use: 14th century
The word 'cease' originates from the Old French 'cesser,' which means to stop or come to an end. It has evolved into modern English, retaining the meaning of stopping an action.