Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stops
Noun
/stÉ’ps/
Definition
The plural form of stop, referring to multiple instances or places where something halts or ceases.
Examples
- The bus makes several stops before it reaches downtown.
- He took a few stops along the trail to catch his breath.
- In the middle of the speech, there were awkward stops that disrupted the flow.
Meaning
Stops can mean various things depending on the context, including a pause in movement, an end to an activity, or specific locations along a route where one can get on or off transport.
Synonyms
- halts
- pauses
- terminations
- cessations
- breaks
