Stop over Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑp/ /ˈoʊvɝ
STOP-oh-ver
stˈɒp/ /ˈəʊvɐ
STOP-oh-vuh
Definition
To stay at a place for a short time during a trip, often between parts of a longer journey, especially flights.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in travel contexts, especially for flights with layovers. More formal than 'stop by', which means a short casual visit. Sometimes spelled 'stopover' as a noun: 'a one-night stopover in Paris.'
Spanish: hacer escala - pasar una noche (durante un viaje)Portuguese (BR): fazer escala - pernoitar (durante uma viagem)Portuguese (PT): fazer escala - pernoitar (numa viagem)Chinese (Simplified): 中途停留Chinese (Traditional): 中途停留Hindi: रास्ते में ठहरना - यात्रा के दौरान रुकनाArabic: التوقف المؤقت (أثناء السفر)Bengali: অবস্থান নেওয়া (ভ্রমণে) - বিরতি নেওয়া (ভ্রমণের পথে)Russian: сделать пересадку - сделать остановку (в путешествии)Japanese: 途中で立ち寄るVietnamese: dừng lại - quá cảnhKorean: 경유하다 - 잠시 들르다 (여행 중)Turkish: mola vermek (seyahat sırasında) - aktarma yapmakUrdu: راستے میں رکنا - مختصر قیام کرناIndonesian: singgah - transit (dalam perjalanan)
Example Sentences
We will stop over in Dubai on our way to Thailand.
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Did you stop over anywhere last night?
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They plan to stop over in Frankfurt for two days.
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If you stop over in Amsterdam, try their pancakes!
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We decided to stop over so we could rest before our next flight.
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It's cheaper sometimes to stop over rather than fly direct.
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