Stops: meaning, definitions and examples

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stops

[ stɒps ]

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traffic

A place designated for a vehicle to stop and pick up or drop off passengers.

Synonyms

halt, station

Examples of usage

Let's meet at the bus stop.
She waited at the train stop for her friend.

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action

Cease movement or activity temporarily.

Synonyms

halt, pause

Examples of usage

The car stopped at the red light.
She stopped to tie her shoe.

Translations

Translations of the word "stops" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paradas

🇮🇳 रोकता है

🇩🇪 Haltestellen

🇮🇩 berhenti

🇺🇦 зупинки

🇵🇱 przystanki

🇯🇵 停止

🇫🇷 arrêts

🇪🇸 paradas

🇹🇷 duraklar

🇰🇷 정류장

🇸🇦 محطات

🇨🇿 zastávky

🇸🇰 zastávky

🇨🇳 停靠站

🇸🇮 postaje

🇮🇸 stopp

🇰🇿 тоқтау

🇬🇪 შეჩერებები

🇦🇿 dayanacaqlar

🇲🇽 paradas

Word origin

The word 'stop' originated from the Old English word 'stoppian', meaning 'to block up, close off'. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to halting or ceasing movement or activity.