Stop

/stˈɒp/

/ˈstɑp/

Definice a Význam "stop"

to stop

SLOVESO

zastavit, stát

to not move anymore

Intransitive: to stop | to stop somewhere

Example

The car stopped at the pedestrian crosswalk.

Auto se zastavilo na přechodu pro chodce.

The bus stopped at the bus stop to pick up passengers.

Autobus se zastavil na zastávce, aby naložil pasažéry.

1.1

zastavit, ukončit

to cause something to be no longer working or operating

Transitive: to stop a tool or machine

Example

Could you stop the vacuum cleaner now?

Mohl bys teď vysavač zastavit?

He needs to stop the car engine quickly.

Musí rychle zastavit motor auta.

1.2

přestat, zastavit se

to end a particular action or activity for a short period of time to do something else

Transitive: to stop an activity

Example

She stopped studying to take a quick break.

He stopped working on the project to answer an important phone call.

1.3

zastavit, přestat

to make something or someone not move anymore

still

stop

Transitive: to stop sb/sth

Example

She stopped the escalator to retrieve her dropped phone.

Zastavila eskalátor, aby si vzala svůj spadnutý telefon.

The security guard stopped the unauthorized person at the entrance.

Bezpečnostní strážník zastavil neoprávněnou osobu na vstupu.

1.4

zastavit, přestat

to be no longer working or operating

Transitive: to stop doing sth

Example

The old clock on the wall has stopped ticking.

Staré hodiny na zdi přestaly tikat.

The car 's engine stopped running in the middle of the road.

Motor automobilu přestal běžet uprostřed silnice.

zastavit, ukončit

to cause something to come to an end or prevent it from happening

Transitive: to stop sth

Example

I 'll do whatever it takes to stop this chaos.

Udělám cokoliv, co bude potřeba, abych zastavil tento chaos.

The firefighters worked tirelessly to stop the fire.

Hasiči pracovali neúnavně na tom, aby oheň zastavili.

2.1

odradit, zabránit

to discourage or prevent a person from pursuing something such as an activity or a goal

Transitive: to stop sb from sth

Example

Her parents tried to stop her from dating him.

Její rodiče se snažili, aby se s ním nesešla.

Do n't let fear stop you from chasing your dreams.

Nenechte, aby vás strach odradil od pronásledování vašich snů.

2.2

zastavit, pozastavit

to prevent the payment of money from happening

Transitive: to stop a payment or transaction

Example

He asked his bank to stop the direct debit for that gym membership.

Požádal svou banku, aby pozastavila trvalý příkaz na členství v tom fitku.

She had to stop the check because the product was faulty.

Musela zastavit šek, protože produkt byl vadný.

zastavit, zabránit

to block or close a hole, leak, etc. so that nothing can pass through it

Transitive: to stop an opening

Example

Even after stopping my ears, her voice echoed in my head.

I po zastavení uší se její hlas odrážel v mé hlavě.

Can you stop the faucet in the kitchen sink?

Můžeš zastavit kohoutek v kuchyňském dřezu? Kvapká.

přestat, zastavit se

(with reference to a process, event, or action) to finish or cease to happen

Intransitive

Example

The music stopped abruptly at the end of the song.

Hudba náhle přestala na konci písně.

Did the construction noise finally stop?

Zastavil se konečně ten stavební hluk?

4.1

přestat, skončit

to finish performing a particular thing or having a certain experience

Transitive: to stop doing sth

Example

Can you stop complaining for a moment?

Můžeš na chvíli přestat si stěžovat?

He would n't stop bragging about his new car.

Nepřestal se chlubit svým novým autem.

4.2

přestat, ukončit

to give up a particular habit or practice

Transitive: to stop doing sth

Example

They 've stopped using plastic bags to reduce waste.

Přestali používat plastové tašky, aby snížili odpad.

He 's trying to stop biting his nails.

Snaží se přestat kousat si nehty.

knockoutovat, přerazit

(boxing) to knockout an opponent and defeat them

Transitive: to stop an opponent

Example

The boxer stopped his opponent with a powerful right hook.

Boxer knockoutoval svého soupeře mocným pravým hákem.

She stopped her rival in the first round with a devastating punch.

Zastavila svou rivalku v prvním kole devastujícím úderem.,Knockoutovala svou rivalku v prvním kole devastujícím úderem.

Stop

PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO

zastavení, stop

the act of stopping something

zastávka, stanice

a place where a train or bus usually stops for passengers to get on or off

What is a "stop"?

A stop in public transportation refers to a designated location where passengers can get on or off a bus, train, or other transportation vehicle. Stops are usually marked with signs and may have shelters or benches for waiting. They are spread along a route at regular intervals, allowing passengers to travel between different areas. Stops can vary in size, from simple signs to larger stations with more facilities, and they play an essential role in making public transportation accessible to people.

stop, zastavení

the handle of a pipe organ that is pulled or pushed in order to let pressurized air through the pipes, controlling the sound produced

What is a "stop"?

A stop is a control on an organ that alters the sound produced by the instrument. It works by enabling or disabling specific sets of pipes or ranks, which can change the instrument's timbre, pitch, and volume. Each stop corresponds to a different sound quality or tone color, allowing the organist to select and combine different sounds to create a desired effect. By pulling or pushing stops, the organist can modify the character of the music being played, adding variety and richness to the performance.

tečka, stopka

a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations