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stop Definition and Meaning in English (stop definition)

verb
Synonyms:ceasehaltpause
Quick Answer • Definition

Stop definition: To cease moving or operating, or to cause something to cease moving or operating.

Definitions of Stop

  1. 1verb

    To cease moving or operating, or to cause something to cease moving or operating.

  2. 2noun

    A cessation of movement, activity, or progress.

  3. 3noun

    A designated place where a vehicle or person regularly stops.

Example Sentences

casual

“The train will stop at the next station.”

casual

“Please stop making so much noise.”

casual

“We made a quick stop for coffee.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensestopped
present participlestopping
nounstopwatch
agent nounstopper

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stop byphrasal_verb

To visit casually and briefly.

stop overphrasal_verb

To break a journey, especially when traveling by air.

put a stop toidiom

To cause something to end completely.

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Stop definition: To cease moving or operating, or to cause something to cease moving or operating.
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'Stop' translates to 'stop' in English. Stop definition: To cease moving or operating, or to cause something to cease moving or operating.
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