cessation
Translation
cessation, stopping, ending
Examples
The company announced the cessation of its operations.
The company announced the cessation of its operations.
A cessation of hostilities was agreed by both sides.
A cessation of hostilities was agreed by both sides.
Grammar Patterns
the ((cessation)) of sth. The cessation of funding was a major blow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stopping, termination, halt; Antonyms: continuation, start
Etymology
From the Latin word 'cessare', meaning 'to cease'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'cease-station' – a station where things stop or cease.