Stall
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British pronunciation/stˈɔːl/
American pronunciation/ˈstɔɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "stall"

Stall
01

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

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He set up a small stall to sell handmade jewelry.
The flower stall on the corner always has the best roses.
02

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

03

small area set off by walls for special use

04

a tactic used to mislead or delay

05

small individual study area in a library

06

the seats that are located near the stage in a theater

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We bought tickets for the stalls to get a closer view of the play.
The stalls were packed with enthusiastic theatergoers on opening night.
07

a malfunction in the flight of an aircraft in which there is a sudden loss of lift that results in a downward plunge

to stall
01

to delay doing something that needs to be done

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When asked about the delay, he stalled by talking about unrelated matters.
He stalled during the meeting, hoping the decision would be postponed.
02

to intentionally delay or prevent someone from proceeding with something

Transitive: to stall sb
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She stalled him by talking about unrelated topics.
The politician stalled the voters with vague answers.
03

to cease to make progress or move forward

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The project stalled when the team ran out of resources.
The meeting stalled because no one could agree on the next step.
04

to cause a car's engine to stop working

Transitive: to stall an engine or vehicle
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He stalled the car when he shifted gears too quickly.
The driver accidentally stalled the engine while trying to start it on a steep hill.
05

to cause an aircraft to lose lift and begin falling

Transitive: to stall an aircraft
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The pilot stalled the plane during the practice maneuver.
The instructor demonstrated how to stall an aircraft safely in training.
06

(of an aircraft) to lose lift and begin falling

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The pilot quickly regained control after the plane began to stall.
The aircraft stalled due to a sharp turn at low speed.
07

to place something or someone into a small, enclosed space

Transitive: to stall an animal
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The farmer stalled the horse in the barn for the night.
They stalled the cows in separate pens to make milking easier.
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(of a vehicle or engine) to stop suddenly and unexpectedly, especially because of a lack of fuel or mechanical issues

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Cars often stall when the fuel tank is empty.
The engine is stalling because it needs a tune-up.
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