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to put a stop to sth
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to make something stop or prevent it from happening, often in a temporary way
Example
The government put a stop to the protests by declaring a state of emergency.
She is putting a stop to the violence.
The teacher had to put a stop to the students' disruptive behavior in the classroom.
The police put a stop to the riot by arresting the rioters.
The teacher had to put a stop to the students' shenanigans during class to maintain order and focus on learning.
