Stops: meaning, definitions and examples

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stops

 

[ stɒps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,326 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.