The word "ceased work" means to stop working. Therefore, its antonyms are words that express the opposite meaning, such as continue, resume, restart, and recommence work. These words indicate that work is ongoing and not stopping anytime soon. To continue work means to carry on with what you were doing and not stop until it's finished. Resuming work suggests that there was a break in the work, and now it's picking up again. Restarting work means to begin again from the beginning or the point where you left off. Finally, recommencing work is indicating a plan to return to work after a prolonged absence.