Stop

usgb/stɑːp/
verb

To cease or cause to cease moving or operating.

He stopped the car and turned off the engine.
Visual representation of "stop" - To cease or cause to cease moving or operating

Often appears as...

  • stop suddenly
  • stop moving
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Physical Interruption

Use 'stop' to indicate physically preventing something or someone from moving.

Illustration for Physical Interruption
She reached out to stop the rolling ball.
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Conversational Pauses

'Stop' can signal a pause or break in a conversation or activity.

Illustration for Conversational Pauses
Let's stop here and resume after lunch.
Visual representation of the word "Stop"

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