Stop

/stˈɒp/

/ˈstɑp/

Definition och Betydelse av "stop"

to stop

VERB

stoppa, stanna

to not move anymore

Intransitive: to stop | to stop somewhere

Example

The car stopped at the pedestrian crosswalk.

The train does n't stop on this route after 6 PM.

The traffic light turned red, so we had to stop at the intersection.

1.1

stoppa, avbryta

to cause something to be no longer working or operating

Transitive: to stop a tool or machine

Example

Stop the microwave before the popcorn burns.

Could you stop the vacuum cleaner now?

He needs to stop the car engine quickly.

1.2

stoppa, avbryta

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

Transitive: to stop an activity

Example

The teacher is stopping the lesson to address a student 's question.

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

She stopped studying to take a quick break.

1.3

stoppa, stanna

to make something or someone not move anymore

Transitive: to stop sb/sth

Example

The security guard stopped the unauthorized person at the entrance.

He stopped the bike near the park entrance.

The traffic light stopped the cars at the intersection.

1.4

stanna, avbryta

to be no longer working or operating

Transitive: to stop doing sth

Example

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

The old clock on the wall has stopped ticking.

I was in the middle of a video call when my laptop suddenly stopped working.

stoppa, avbryta

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

Transitive: to stop sth

Example

The referee had to stop the match due to dangerous weather conditions.

The principal stepped in to stop the bullying.

The firefighters worked tirelessly to stop the fire.

2.1

stoppa, avskräcka

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.

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

We need to stop him from making a big mistake.

2.2

stoppa, förhindra

to prevent the payment of money from happening

Transitive: to stop a payment or transaction

Example

The boss will stop your bonus if you miss another deadline.

If you do n't finish your chores, I 'll stop your $ 15 weekly allowance.

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

stoppa, blockera

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

Transitive: to stop an opening

Example

Can you stop the crack in the sidewalk with cement?

Can you stop the faucet in the kitchen sink?

He stopped his nose but could still smell the strong odor.

stanna, upphöra

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

Intransitive

Example

The rain stopped just in time for the outdoor event.

The music stopped abruptly at the end of the song.

Did the construction noise finally stop?

4.1

stoppa, sluta

to finish performing a particular thing or having a certain experience

Transitive: to stop doing sth

Example

Please stop checking your phone during the movie.

Can you stop complaining for a moment?

She could n't stop laughing at the funny joke.

4.2

sluta, stoppa

to give up a particular habit or practice

Transitive: to stop doing sth

Example

We should stop using disposable utensils.

They 've stopped using plastic bags to reduce waste.

I 've stopped buying fast food to save money.

knocka ut, nocka

(boxing) to knockout an opponent and defeat them

Transitive: to stop an opponent

Example

The boxer stopped his opponent with a powerful right hook.

The champion boxer stopped his challenger in a quick match.

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

Stop

SUBSTANTIV

stopp, avbrott

the act of stopping something

hållplats, station

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.

stopp, register

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.

punkt, stop (förkortning)

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