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cease practices

[/siːs ˈpræktɪsɪz/]
verb phrase
cessar práticas
1. to stop or discontinue engaging in habitual or customary activities, routines, or methods
The company decided to cease practices that were harmful to the environment.
A empresa decidiu cessar práticas que eram prejudiciais ao meio ambiente.
2. to end the performance or execution of established procedures or customs
The organization will cease practices that discriminate against minorities.
A organização deixará de cessar práticas que discriminam minorias.
Synonyms
stop practicesdiscontinue practicesend practicesabandon practicesterminate practicesdesist from practices
Antonyms
continue practicesmaintain practicesresume practicesinitiate practicesbegin practices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cessar práticas / parar de praticar
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cessar práticas
Formal business and institutional contexts
Portugal
cessar práticas / descontinuar práticas
European Portuguese, slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

cease and desist
put an end to
call it quits
break the habit
turn over a new leaf
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