stop
word
/ˈstɑp/
STAHp
/stˈɒp/
STOP
Definition
To cease moving, doing something, or happening; to come to an end or pause.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with 'stop doing something' or 'stop + noun'. Phrasal verbs: 'stop by' (visit briefly), 'stop over' (stay temporarily). Don't confuse with 'pause' which means a temporary stop.
Spanish: parar - detenerPortuguese (BR): parar - parar dePortuguese (PT): parar - deterChinese (Simplified): 停止 - 阻止Chinese (Traditional): 停止 - 阻止Hindi: रोकना - बंद करनाArabic: توقف - إيقافBengali: থামা - বন্ধ করাRussian: остановиться - прекратитьJapanese: 止まる - やめるVietnamese: dừng lại - ngừngKorean: 멈추다 - 중단하다Turkish: durmak - bırakmakUrdu: رکنا - بند کرناIndonesian: berhenti - menghentikan
Example Sentences
The car came to a stop at the red light.
basic
Please stop talking during the movie.
basic
We will stop the meeting early today.
basic
I had to stop by the store to grab some milk.
natural
The noise won't stop no matter what I do.
natural
She told me to stop messing around and focus.
natural