1. to stop or come to an end
2. to cause something to stop

Examples

• The rain will cease by evening.
• All fighting must cease immediately.
• The company decided to cease production of the old model.
• Her headaches ceased after she changed her diet.
• The noise from construction will cease at 6 PM.
• He never ceased to amaze his colleagues with his creativity.
• The treaty required both sides to cease hostilities.