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Stopper: meaning, definitions and examples

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stopper

 

[ ˈstɒpə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

A stopper is a player who defends against the opposing team's attacks, often positioned in a central defensive role.

Synonyms

center back, central defender, defender

Examples of usage

  • The stopper made a crucial tackle to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
  • The coach praised the stopper for his solid performance in the game.
Context #2 | Noun

in everyday language

A stopper is an object used to block or close an opening, such as a bottle stopper or a door stopper.

Synonyms

block, cork, plug

Examples of usage

  • She placed a stopper in the wine bottle to keep it fresh.
  • He used a door stopper to prevent the door from slamming shut.
Context #3 | Noun

in technology

In computer programming, a stopper is a piece of code that halts the execution of a program or loop.

Synonyms

halt, interrupt

Examples of usage

  • The programmer inserted a stopper to prevent an infinite loop.

Translations

Translations of the word "stopper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parador

🇮🇳 रोधक

🇩🇪 Stopper

🇮🇩 penyumbat

🇺🇦 зупинювач

🇵🇱 korek

🇯🇵 ストッパー

🇫🇷 bouchon

🇪🇸 tapón

🇹🇷 tapa

🇰🇷 마개

🇸🇦 سدادة

🇨🇿 zátka

🇸🇰 zátka

🇨🇳 塞子

🇸🇮 zamašek

🇮🇸 stopp

🇰🇿 тоқтатқыш

🇬🇪 შესაფერხებელი

🇦🇿 dayandırıcı

🇲🇽 tapón

Etymology

The word 'stopper' originated from the Middle English word 'stoppen' which means to block or close. It has been used in various contexts including sports, everyday language, and technology to signify the act of preventing something from proceeding. Over time, 'stopper' has evolved to represent a defender in sports and an object used to block openings in daily life.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,580, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.