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    Stopped

    /stɒpt/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    past tense of stop; to come to a halt or bring to a halt.
    She stopped the car at the red light.
    to cease doing something.
    He stopped talking when the teacher entered the room.
    to prevent or obstruct something from continuing.
    The rain stopped the match from continuing.
    to terminate a movement or process.
    The flow of the river stopped due to the drought.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old English 'stoppian' meaning to close or obstruct.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stop and smell the roses
    Take time to enjoy life and appreciate the small things.
    stop on a dime
    To stop quickly and precisely.
    stop at nothing
    To do whatever it takes to achieve something.

    Related Words

    stopping
    The act of ceasing movement or halting.
    stopper
    A device that prevents movement.
    stoppable
    Capable of being halted.
    stop
    To cease movement or operation.

    Slang Meanings

    Dropped off
    He just dropped off at the party without warning.
    Bailed
    She bailed on the meeting last minute.