Vocabulary

Form

to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to end; to quit

verb vt
N4 freq #900

Example sentences

He refrained from taking a bath.

Although he was tired, he would not stop working.

He has ceased from work.

He gave up drinking for the sake of his health.

He stopped smoking for the improvement of his health.

He stopped smoking.

Don't keep company with him.

Don't be so foolish as to go with him.