stopping
word · lemma: stop
/ˈstɑpɪŋ/
STAH-ping
/stˈɒpɪŋ/
STO-ping
Definition
The present participle of 'stop'. It means coming to an end, not moving anymore, or making something end or not continue.
Usage & Nuances
'Stopping' often appears in continuous tenses ('The bus is stopping') or after prepositions ('without stopping'). It can be intransitive ('The car is stopping') or transitive ('They are stopping the project'). Don't confuse it with 'stopping by', which means visiting briefly.
Spanish: parando - deteniéndosePortuguese (BR): parandoPortuguese (PT): a parar - a parar-seChinese (Simplified): 停止 - 停下Chinese (Traditional): 停止 - 停下Hindi: रुकना - रोकनाArabic: يتوقف - يوقفBengali: থেমে থাকা - থামানো (ক্রিয়া চলমান)Russian: останавливаясь - прекращаяJapanese: 止まっていること - やめていることVietnamese: đang dừng lại - đang ngừngKorean: 멈추는 것 - 중단하는 것Turkish: durmak - durdurmakUrdu: رکنا - روکناIndonesian: sedang berhenti - menghentikan
Example Sentences
He drove for hours without stopping.
basic
What's stopping you from applying for the job?
natural
The bus is stopping at the next corner.
basic
She is stopping the music now.
basic
The rain isn't stopping, so let's stay inside.
natural
Thanks for stopping by to check on me.
natural