ceasing operations
noun phraseUK /ˈsiːsɪŋ ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz/
US /ˈsiːsɪŋ ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənz/
When a business or machine stops working and closes down.
The old factory is ceasing operations at the end of the month.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of ending a military mission or activity.
The troops are ceasing operations in the region after the peace deal.
3. Stopping a computer system or service from running.
The server will be ceasing operations for maintenance tonight.
4. Ending the regular activities of an organization.
The charity announced it was ceasing operations due to lack of funds.