Stop

/stɒp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A cessation of movement or operation.

There was a sudden stop in traffic due to the accident.

A place where a vehicle stops to pick up or drop off passengers.

The bus stop is just around the corner.

A device that prevents something from moving or functioning.

Make sure to use the emergency stop in case of a malfunction.

verb

To cause to come to a halt; to bring to a standstill.

Please stop talking so we can hear the presentation.

To cease or discontinue an action or process.

She decided to stop jogging for a while due to her injury.

To block or impede something.

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.

Cut it out

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

Knock it off

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

Hold up

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