Stop: meaning, definitions and examples

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stop

 

[ stɒp ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

intransitive verb

To cease moving or operating; come to an end.

Synonyms

cease, end, halt, pause

Examples of usage

  • The car stopped suddenly at the red light.
  • The rain stopped just in time for the outdoor event.
Context #2 | Noun

noun

An act of stopping the movement or operation of something.

Synonyms

break, halt, pause

Examples of usage

  • He made a quick stop at the store to pick up some milk.
  • The bus made several stops along the route.

Translations

Translations of the word "stop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parar

🇮🇳 रोकें

🇩🇪 anhalten

🇮🇩 berhenti

🇺🇦 зупинити

🇵🇱 zatrzymać

🇯🇵 止まる (とまる)

🇫🇷 arrêter

🇪🇸 parar

🇹🇷 durmak

🇰🇷 멈추다

🇸🇦 توقف

🇨🇿 zastavit

🇸🇰 zastaviť

🇨🇳 停止 (tíngzhǐ)

🇸🇮 ustaviti

🇮🇸 stöðva

🇰🇿 тоқтату

🇬🇪 შეჩერება

🇦🇿 dayandırmaq

🇲🇽 parar

Etymology

The word 'stop' originated from the Middle English word 'stoppen' which meant 'to block up, obstruct'. It has roots in Old English and Old Dutch. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of ceasing movement or operation. The word has been in use for centuries and remains a common part of the English language.

See also: stopabble, stopgap, stopover, stoppage, stopped, stopper, stopping, stops, stopwatch, unstoppable, unstoppably.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,177, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.