ceases
verbUK /ˈsiːsɪz/
US /ˈsiːsɪz/
Stops happening or doing something.
The rain ceases when the storm passes.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Comes to an end; finishes.
The music ceases at midnight.
3. Stops doing an action.
He ceases talking when the teacher enters.
4. No longer continues.
The factory ceases production during the holiday.