Put a stop to Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɑp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
PUT uh STOP too
pʊt/ /æɪ/ /stˈɒp/ /tˈuː
PUT uh STOP too
Definition
To make something, usually something unwanted or harmful, stop from continuing.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is formal and often used to describe taking action to end a negative or problematic situation. Common in writing or official speech, e.g., 'put a stop to bullying'. It is not literal—don't use for ending neutral activities.
Spanish: poner fin a - detenerPortuguese (BR): colocar um fim em - acabar comPortuguese (PT): pôr fim a - acabar comChinese (Simplified): 制止 - 停止Chinese (Traditional): 制止 - 停止Hindi: समाप्त करना - रोक लगानाArabic: وضع حد لـ - إيقافBengali: অন্তর রাখানো - শেষ করাRussian: положить конец - прекратитьJapanese: 終止する - やめさせるVietnamese: chấm dứt - ngăn chặnKorean: 끝내다 - 중단시키다Turkish: son vermek - durdurmakUrdu: روک دینا - ختم کرناIndonesian: menghentikan - menaruh akhir
Example Sentences
The teacher decided to put a stop to the noise in the classroom.
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The manager will put a stop to the late arrivals.
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We need to put a stop to this problem before it gets worse.
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It’s time we put a stop to all this gossip at work.
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Parents finally put a stop to their kids fighting over the TV.
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The city hopes new laws will put a stop to illegal dumping.
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