cease work

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resign v.
step down v.

VERB

resign

Synonyms

STRONG

abandon abdicate capitulate cede drop fold forgo forsake leave quit relinquish renounce retire secede surrender terminate vacate waive yield

WEAK

bail out bow out demit divorce oneself from drop out end service give notice give up the ship hand in resignation hand over hang it up separate oneself from sign off stand aside stand down step down throw in the towel turn over walk out wash hands of

Antonyms

STRONG

assert begin claim come continue defend do fight hold join keep maintain pursue remain retain win

WEAK

agree take on

VERB

step down

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon abdicate bow out drop out leave quit retire terminate

WEAK

give notice hand in resignation hang it up sign off throw in the towel walk out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assert begin come continue defend hold join keep maintain remain retain

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cease work

President William Ruto had set today as the deadline for foreigners operating small-scale businesses to cease work.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

The company has ignored commission demands that it cease work and has filed suit against the commission, accusing it of overstepping its authority.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2025

Participants suffering from musculoskeletal pain were also 1.25 times more likely to cease work sooner, whether or not they described themselves as retired.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2024

Among the most dramatic improvements in their life was the determination of Black women to cease work in the fields.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2021

Oarsmen should be careful to wrap up warmly the instant that they cease work.

From Boating by W. B. Woodgate

cease work

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