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Stop cold Meaning in English

expression

ˈstɑp/ /ˈkoʊɫd
STOP-KOHLD
stˈɒp/ /kˈəʊld
stop-KOHLD

परिभाषा

To suddenly and completely stop, often very abruptly and without warning, usually because of a surprise, shock, or a sudden event.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Informal, mainly American English. Implies a sudden, almost shocking stop. Often used after verbs: 'He stopped cold.' Less commonly used in British English, which might use 'stop dead'. Can be used emotionally ('my heart stopped cold').

उदाहरण वाक्य

When he saw the snake, he stopped cold.

basic

The car stopped cold in the middle of the road.

basic

My heart stopped cold when I heard the news.

basic

I was about to open the door but stopped cold when I heard a strange noise.

natural

The kids were running but stopped cold when the teacher yelled.

natural

You could see the whole crowd stop cold when the lights went out.

natural