Ceases
/ˈsiːsɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of cease, meaning to stop or discontinue an action or state.
The company ceases operations upon bankruptcy.
Forms
- cease
- ceased
- ceasing
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Commentary
As a verb form, 'ceases' functions as the third-person singular present; substantive definitions are found under the base term 'cease.'
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