What does the TOEIC word "cease" mean?

The TOEIC word "cease" (verb (動詞)) means "停止する、やめる" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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verb (動詞)

cease

停止する、やめる

Yes, a typical business example is: "The company announced it would cease operations next month." which translates to "その会社は来月、事業を停止すると発表した。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: TOEICでは、企業活動、サービスの提供、業務の停止など、公式な文脈での終了や中断を示す際に用いられます。特にPart 7の通知や発表でよく見られます。

stop

discontinue

halt

The company announced it would cease operations next month.

その会社は来月、事業を停止すると発表した。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "cease"

Production at the factory will _______ for scheduled maintenance next week.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「定期メンテナンスのために生産が停止する」という意味でceaseが適切です。
English: The context of maintenance implies that production will 'stop' or 'cease' temporarily.

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