Retiring from a job is a common way for people to stop working. Failing at a job can also lead to someone stopping working, as they may be fired or laid off. Dying is another way that someone can stop working, as it is the ultimate end of life. Taking a rest from work is a way to temporarily stop working, while ending a job is a more permanent way to stop working. Ksout is an acronym for 'knocks out, ' which is a slang term for stopping work. Finally, breaking down is another way to describe something that has stopped working, as it implies that the object has become inoperable.