Stopover Meaning in English

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US

ˈstɑˌpoʊvɝ

STAH-po-vur

UK

stˈɒpəʊvɐ

stop-OH-vuh

Definition

A short stay somewhere between parts of a journey, especially when traveling by plane. It is when you pause your trip in one place before continuing to your final destination.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for air travel, both for short (a few hours) and long (overnight) breaks. Common phrases: "make a stopover", "have a stopover in". Not the same as "layover"; 'stopover' can be longer and might allow you to leave the airport.

• Spanish: escala - parada (de viaje)
• Portuguese (BR): escala - parada (de viagem)
• Portuguese (PT): escala - paragem (de viagem)
• Chinese (Simplified): 中途停留 - 中转
• Chinese (Traditional): 中途停留 - 中轉
• Hindi: ठहराव (यात्रा का) - रुका हुआ पड़ाव
• Arabic: توقف مؤقت (أثناء السفر) - محطة توقف
• Bengali: স্টপওভার - বিরতি (ভ্রমণের মধ্যবর্তী অবস্থান)
• Russian: остановка - пересадка (в пути)
• Japanese: ストップオーバー - 途中降機
• Vietnamese: điểm dừng chân - quá cảnh
• Korean: 경유지 체류 - 스톱오버
• Turkish: aktarma molası - duraklama
• Urdu: وقفہ (سفر کے دوران) - عارضی قیام
• Indonesian: persinggahan - transit

Example Sentences

We have a stopover in Paris on our way to Tokyo.

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Our flight includes a five-hour stopover.

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Is the stopover long enough to visit the city?

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They booked a flight with a 12-hour stopover so they could explore Rome.

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Our stopover turned into an adventure when we lost our luggage in Istanbul.

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If you’re planning a stopover, check if you need a transit visa.

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