Meaning & Definition of word "Stop"

Stop

/stɒp/

1. A cessation of movement or operation.
- Example: There was a sudden stop in traffic due to the accident.
2. A place where a vehicle stops to pick up or drop off passengers.
- Example: The bus stop is just around the corner.
3. A device that prevents something from moving or functioning.
- Example: Make sure to use the emergency stop in case of a malfunction.

1. To cause to come to a halt; to bring to a standstill.
- Example: Please stop talking so we can hear the presentation.
2. To cease or discontinue an action or process.
- Example: She decided to stop jogging for a while due to her injury.
3. To block or impede something.
- Example: The police are trying to stop the spread of misinformation.

Old English stoppian, from Proto-Germanic *stuppōną to close, obstruct.

stop at nothing:

To do whatever is necessary to achieve something.

stop short:

To suddenly cease moving or to halt abruptly.

stop and smell the roses:

To take time to appreciate the moments in life.

halt:

To come to a stop; to cease movement.

pause:

To temporarily stop an action.

cease:

To bring or come to an end.

Meaning: Cut it out

Example Sentence: When he started making weird noises, she told him to cut it out.

Meaning: Knock it off

Example Sentence: She was irritated and said, 'Knock it off, you're being annoying.'

Meaning: Hold up

Example Sentence: Hold up, I need to grab my jacket before we leave.