to stop over
Pronunciation
/stˈɑːp ˈoʊvɚ/
British pronunciation
/stˈɒp ˈəʊvə/

Definition & Meaning of "stop over"in English

to stop over
[phrase form: stop]
01

to make a brief stop in the course of a journey, usually as a break

to stop over definition and meaning
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Examples
The flight attendant announced that the plane would stop over in Atlanta before reaching the final destination.
The bus will stop over at the amusement park for a few hours before completing the route.
02

to temporarily stay at a place for one night or a few nights while on road to another destination

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Examples
We decided to stop over in Paris for a night before continuing our journey to Rome.
After a long drive, we chose to stop over at a cozy motel to rest and recharge.
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