⏸️

cessation

intermediateB2

/səˈseɪʃən/ · ces-sa-tion

The act of stopping or ceasing, particularly in a formal or legal context.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of stopping or ceasing, particularly in a formal or legal context.

رکنے یا چھوڑنے کا عمل، خاص کر رسمی یا قانونی تناظر میں۔

چھوڑنا

chhorna

Formal: ختم

Synonyms

stophaltterminationرکناتوقفختم

Antonyms

continuationstartbeginningجاریشروعآغاز

Common Collocations

  • cessation of hostilities
  • cessation of payments
  • cessation of services

Example Sentences

The cessation of hostilities was welcomed by both parties in the conflict.

دونوں فریقوں کی طرف سے جنگ بندی کا خیرمقدم کیا گیا۔

Dono fareeqon ki taraf se jang bandi ka khairmaqdam kiya gaya.

The organization announced the cessation of its services due to lack of funding.

تنظیم نے فنڈنگ کی کمی کی وجہ سے اپنی خدمات کے ختم ہونے کا اعلان کیا۔

Tanzim ne funding ki kami ki wajah se apni khidmaat ke khatam hone ka ailan kiya.

The sudden cessation of all operations caused confusion among the employees.

تمام کارروائیوں کا اچانک رکنا ملازمین کے درمیان کنفیوژن کا باعث بنا۔

Tamam karwaiyon ka achaanak rukna mulazimain ke darmiyan confusion ka baais bana.

Easily Confused With

cessation vs sensation:Cessation refers to stopping or ceasing something, while sensation refers to a physical feeling or perception.

Word Family

cease
verbرکنا
ceasing
nounرکنے کا عمل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'cessation' as the end of a session.

Imagine a 'stop' sign indicating where something must cease.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "cessatio" — to cease or stop

First known use: 14th century

The word 'cessation' has its roots in the Latin 'cessatio', which derives from 'cessare', meaning to cease. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, primarily in legal and formal contexts.