ophøre

Ophøre is a Danish verb meaning to cease, stop, or discontinue. It is used to describe the ending of an action, behavior, event, or process, whether by choice, agreement, or external circumstances. The term appears in both formal writing and everyday speech.

In usage, ophøre is commonly combined with an infinitive to express stopping a specific action. Typical constructions include ophøre med at + [infinitive] and ophøre at + [infinitive]. It can also take a direct object to signify the cessation of a thing or activity, for example in phrases like ophøre driften or ophøre en aktivitet. The related noun ophør denotes the act or moment of stopping.

Examples:

- Virksomheden ophørte driften i marts. (The company ceased operations in March.)

- Han ophørte med at ryge. (He stopped smoking.)

- Efter vejledningen besluttede de at ophøre konflikten og forhandle fremad. (Following the guidance, they decided to cease the conflict and negotiate.)

Variants and related forms:

- Ophør is the noun form, meaning cessation or termination.

- The verb is neutral in register, suitable for both official statements and everyday language.

- Synonyms include stoppe and holde op, with nuances related to context and emphasis.

- Antonyms include begynde (to begin) and fortsætte (to continue).

See also: ophør, begynde, stoppe.