Pronunciation: /stɔːl/
noun a booth, cubicle, or stand used by a vendor, salesperson, etc.
A1 The market vendor set up a stall to sell fruits and vegetables.
A2 She visited the souvenir stall to buy gifts for her friends.
B1 The car broke down and had to be pushed to the nearest stall for repairs.
B2 The farmers set up stalls at the fair to showcase their organic produce.
C1 The antique stall at the flea market had some rare and valuable items.
C2 The jewelry stall at the craft fair was beautifully decorated and attracted many customers.
verb to come to a standstill
A1 The car stalled on the highway.
A2 She stalled for time by asking irrelevant questions.
B1 The negotiations stalled due to disagreements over the terms.
B2 The project was stalled by unforeseen budget cuts.
C1 The government's decision to stall the construction project caused controversy.
C2 The company stalled the release of the new product to address quality concerns.
formal The market stall was filled with fresh produce from local farmers.
informal I saw a cute little stall selling handmade jewelry at the fair.
slang Let's hit up that food stall for some grub.
figurative His progress in the project came to a stall when he encountered a technical issue.
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