Stop over

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verb

To make a short stay somewhere on the way to another place, often overnight.

On our way to Australia, we will stop over in Dubai for a day.
Visual representation of "stop over" - To make a short stay somewhere on the way to another place, often overnight.

Often appears as...

  • stop over for a few days
  • stop over on the way
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Travel Interruption

Used when there's a planned brief break in a journey, often for rest.

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We'll stop over in Bangkok before reaching our final destination.
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Planned Visit

Refers to visiting a location on purpose as a break from travel, not by coincidence.

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During our trip, we're going to stop over at the Grand Canyon.
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Not a Destination

Indicates that the place is not the final destination, but a temporary halt.

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Let's stop over in this town to rest before we drive through the night.
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