Although no business actually cease operations, many are forced to scale down and even close early due to lack of staff!

The business proved to be unsuccessful and ceased operation in 1979.

By the end of 1953 the business had ceased to exist.

All ordinary business had ceased, but food was still handled on an emergency basis.

Once a voluntary resolution to wind up has been made, business must cease.

Where the business has ceased to trade, the principal activity will be the sale of assets.

The glow continued and increased, the business, from the main part, ceased before it had begun.

The business with her horn had ceased the moment she started the engine.

After all, business didn't cease simply because the cannons began to fire.

After 1964, show business ceased to interest him as a serious endeavor.