Stop at Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑp/ /ˈæt
STOP-at
stˈɒp/ /ˈæt
STOP-at
Definition
To pause or end an action at a specific place or point; often used for vehicles or when reaching a limit.
Usage & Nuances
'Stop at' is commonly used with places (bus stops, stores) or metaphorically for limits ('I won't stop at anything'). More literal and physical than 'stop by' (which means to visit). Usually informal or neutral. Don't confuse with 'stop to' (meaning stopping in order to do something else).
Spanish: parar enPortuguese (BR): parar emPortuguese (PT): parar emChinese (Simplified): 在...停下Chinese (Traditional): 在...停下Hindi: पर रुकनाArabic: يتوقف عندBengali: থামে - থামো (কোনো জায়গায়)Russian: остановиться у - остановиться наJapanese: ～に止まる - ～で止まるVietnamese: dừng lại ởKorean: ~에서 멈추다 - ~에 들르다Turkish: -da durmakUrdu: پر رُکناIndonesian: berhenti di
Example Sentences
Please stop at the next gas station.
basic
The bus will stop at the corner.
basic
We should stop at the store to buy bread.
basic
He never stops at anything to get what he wants.
natural
Let's stop at his place on the way and say hi.
natural
Do you want to stop at a café or just go straight home?
natural