Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sist
verb
/sɪst/
Definition
To cause to stand still or halt.
Examples
- She had to sist her work on the project due to unforeseen circumstances.
- The teacher asked the students to sist their chatter during the lesson.
Meaning
The term ‘sist’ refers to the act of stopping or halting a process or action.
Synonyms
- halt
- stop
- cease
