This is the 15514th most frequent Russian word.
прекращаться
"Прекращаться" means "to cease" or "to come to an end."
The verb 'прекращаться' is used in an impersonal sense to describe the stopping of a continuous natural phenomenon.
Дождь начал прекращаться.
The rain began to cease.
The verb 'прекращаться' is applied here to describe the ceasing of a disruptive action, enhancing the sense of relief.
Когда шум в комнате прекратился, все почувствовали облегчение.
When the noise in the room ceased, everyone felt relieved.
The reflexive verb 'прекращаться' is employed to state an involuntary or uncontrollable stop to an activity or process.