desist (diˈzist)

verb
/dɪˈzɪst/
desistir (desistir)

Meaning

to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Traducción del significado
dejar de hacer algo, especialmente una acción considerada incorrecta o indeseable
dejar de hacer algo, especialmente una acción considerada incorrecta o indeseable

Oraciones de ejemplo

The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.

El juez ordenó a la empresa que desistiera de prácticas injustas.
El juez ordenó a la empresa que desistiera de prácticas injustas.

Expresiones de ejemplo

cease and desist
cesar y desistir
cesar y desistir

Synonyms

stop, cease, quit, discontinue

Antonyms

continue, persist

Colocaciones

desist from action, desist immediately, cease and desist

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