Pronunciation: /stɑp/
noun a cessation of movement or action
A1 Please stop at the red light.
A2 The bus stop is just around the corner.
B1 I need to make a quick stop at the grocery store.
B2 The train made an unscheduled stop due to technical issues.
C1 The pit crew executed a flawless pit stop during the race.
C2 The tour guide pointed out all the historical stops along the route.
verb to cease or discontinue
A1 Please stop talking during the movie.
A2 I can't stop thinking about my upcoming exam.
B1 The police officer told the car to stop for speeding.
B2 I need to stop procrastinating and start working on my project.
C1 The government implemented new policies to stop the spread of the virus.
C2 The CEO made a decision to stop all non-essential projects to focus on profitability.
formal Please stop talking during the meeting.
informal Can you stop texting for a minute and pay attention?
slang Hey, stop being such a buzzkill!
figurative Sometimes we need to stop and smell the roses.
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