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British pronunciation/stˈɒp/
American pronunciation/ˈstɑp/

Definition & Meaning of "stop"

to stop
01

to not move anymore

Intransitive: to stop | to stop somewhere
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The car stopped at the pedestrian crosswalk.
The bus stopped at the bus stop to pick up passengers.
The train does n't stop on this route after 6 PM.
1.1

to cause something to be no longer working or operating

Transitive: to stop a tool or machine
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Could you stop the vacuum cleaner now?
He needs to stop the car engine quickly.
Stop the microwave before the popcorn burns.
1.2

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

Transitive: to stop an activity
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She stopped studying to take a quick break.
He stopped working on the project to answer an important phone call.
She has stopped reading her book to answer the doorbell.
1.3

to make something or someone not move anymore

Transitive: to stop sb/sth
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She stopped the escalator to retrieve her dropped phone.
The security guard stopped the unauthorized person at the entrance.
The traffic light stopped the cars at the intersection.
1.4

to be no longer working or operating

Transitive: to stop doing sth
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The old clock on the wall has stopped ticking.
The car 's engine stopped running in the middle of the road.
I was in the middle of a video call when my laptop suddenly stopped working.
02

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

Transitive: to stop sth
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I 'll do whatever it takes to stop this chaos.
The firefighters worked tirelessly to stop the fire.
The principal stepped in to stop the bullying.
2.1

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

Transitive: to stop sb from sth
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Her parents tried to stop her from dating him.
Do n't let fear stop you from chasing your dreams.
She wo n't let anyone stop her from reaching her goals.
2.2

to prevent the payment of money from happening

Transitive: to stop a payment or transaction
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He asked his bank to stop the direct debit for that gym membership.
She had to stop the check because the product was faulty.
The boss will stop your bonus if you miss another deadline.
03

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

Transitive: to stop an opening
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Even after stopping my ears, her voice echoed in my head.
Can you stop the faucet in the kitchen sink?
He used a cork to stop the opening in the wine bottle.
04

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

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The music stopped abruptly at the end of the song.
Did the construction noise finally stop?
Her crying stopped when I comforted her.
4.1

to finish performing a particular thing or having a certain experience

Transitive: to stop doing sth
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Can you stop complaining for a moment?
He would n't stop bragging about his new car.
I ca n't stop thinking about that delicious cake.
4.2

to give up a particular habit or practice

Transitive: to stop doing sth
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They 've stopped using plastic bags to reduce waste.
He 's trying to stop biting his nails.
I decided to stop staying up so late.
05

(boxing) to knockout an opponent and defeat them

Transitive: to stop an opponent
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The boxer stopped his opponent with a powerful right hook.
She stopped her rival in the first round with a devastating punch.
The champion boxer stopped his challenger in a quick match.
Stop
01

the act of stopping something

stop definition and meaning
02

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

stop definition and meaning

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.

03

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

stop definition and meaning

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.

04

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

stop definition and meaning
05

a brief stay in the course of a journey

06

the event of something ending

07

a spot where something halts or pauses

08

the state of inactivity following an interruption

09

a restraint that checks the motion of something

10

an obstruction in a pipe or tube

11

a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens

12

a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it

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