cessation

Definitions

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

A temporary or complete stopping of an action or state.

Examples

The cessation of hostilities brought a long-awaited sense of peace to the region.

The doctor recommended a complete cessation of smoking to improve his lung health.

The sudden cessation of the machinery signaled that the factory shift had ended.

Synonyms

stoppage termination halt discontinuance conclusion end pause

Antonyms

continuation start commencement resumption beginning initiation perpetuation