Ceased

He ceased the flow of water from the faucet by turning off the valve.

The construction worker's signal ceased the traffic.

The rain ceased the outdoor activities for the day.

The doctor's medication ceased the patient's cough.

The police officer's command ceased the suspect's resistance.

The buzzing of the bees ceased when the hive was destroyed.

The laughter of the children ceased when they saw the teacher.

The car's engine ceased for a moment, then started again.

The negotiations ceased temporarily as both sides sought clarification on the terms.

The power supply to the building ceased for several hours due to maintenance work.

The basketball game was ceased due to an injury on the court.

The negotiations between the two companies ceased temporarily.

The engine finally ceased after months of neglect.

The ancient civilization had ceased to exist long before modern humans were born.

The flowers had wilted, and their beauty ceased.

The abandoned town had been ceased for years, and only ruins remained.

The company ceased its advertising campaign after it was criticized for its content.

The loudspeaker announcement ceased the discussions in the mall.

The CEO's announcement of bankruptcy ceased the company's operations.

The power outage ceased the factory's production.

The teacher's stern look ceased the chatter in the classroom.

The light in the room ceased when the power went out.

The music ceased abruptly in the middle of the concert.