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to stop
1.1
to cause something to be no longer working or operating
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
to end a particular action or activity for a short period of time to do something else
Example
The teacher is stopping the lesson to address a student's question.
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.
He will stop playing the game to help his friend.
1.3
to make something or someone not move anymore
Example
They stopped the boat next to the dock.
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.
She stopped the escalator to retrieve her dropped phone.
1.4
to be no longer working or operating
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.
Why did the conveyor belt stop moving?
2.1
to discourage or prevent a person from pursuing something such as an activity or a goal
Example
Her parents tried to stop her from dating him.
Don't let fear stop you from chasing your dreams.
We need to stop him from making a big mistake.
She's determined to stop him from wasting his potential.
She won't let anyone stop her from reaching her goals.
2.2
to prevent the payment of money from happening
Example
The boss will stop your bonus if you miss another deadline.
If you don't finish your chores, I'll stop your $15 weekly allowance.
She had to stop the check because the product was faulty.
He asked his bank to stop the direct debit for that gym membership.
4.1
to finish performing a particular thing or having a certain experience
4.2
to give up a particular habit or practice
Stop
Example
The car stopped at the pedestrian crosswalk.
The train doesn't stop on this route after 6 PM.
The traffic light turned red, so we had to stop at the intersection.
The champion boxer stopped his challenger in a quick match.
The boxer stopped his opponent with a powerful right hook.
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