(literary) to eliminate or put an end to something harmful; to prevent or avert trouble

to quell or stop a rebellion, civil war, or social unrest

(literary) to stop a war; to put an end to hostilities; to have a truce

Historically refers to the cease-fire meetings initiated by the State of Song during the Spring and Autumn period to mediate between the warring states of Jin and Chu; by extension, any cease-fire meeting or armistice talks.

to suppress, put down, or eliminate (unrest, a revolt, or a problem)

to eliminate or remove the source of trouble; to put an end to disaster or misfortune

(literary) to put an end to rumors; to silence slanderous talk