Stop off Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑp/ /ˈɔf
STAH-p AWF
stˈɒp/ /ˈɒf
STOP OF
Definition
To pause during a journey at a place for a short visit or rest before continuing to your main destination.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used in travel contexts. Usually followed by 'at' or 'in' (e.g., 'stop off at a café'). Refers to a brief visit, not an overnight stay. Similar to 'stop by' or 'drop in,' but specifically about travel breaks, not just visiting.
Spanish: hacer una parada - detenerse (viaje)Portuguese (BR): fazer uma parada - dar uma passada (viagem)Portuguese (PT): fazer uma paragem - dar uma passada (viagem)Chinese (Simplified): 中途停留Chinese (Traditional): 中途停留Hindi: बीच में रुकनाArabic: التوقف في طريق الرحلةBengali: থেমে যাওয়া - সংক্ষিপ্ত বিরতি নেওয়াRussian: заехать - остановиться (по пути)Japanese: 立ち寄る - 途中で寄るVietnamese: ghé qua - dừng lạiKorean: 들르다Turkish: uğramak - mola vermek (yolculuk sırasında)Urdu: راستے میں رکنا - تھوڑا رُکناIndonesian: singgah - mampir
Example Sentences
We stopped off at a small town for lunch.
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Let's stop off at the gas station before we get on the highway.
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They always stop off at their favorite bakery when driving to the beach.
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On our way home, we stopped off at Jen's for a quick coffee.
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We're driving to Paris but might stop off in Lyon overnight.
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Can we stop off somewhere to stretch our legs?
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