Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stall
verb & noun
/stɔl/
Definition
To stop or cause to stop unexpectedly.
Examples
- She had to stall the meeting because the key speaker was late.
- The car began to stall on the highway, causing a traffic jam.
- At the market, he bought vegetables from a small stall.
Meaning
A stall can refer to a situation where something halts progress or movement. It can also refer to a small compartment or space in which goods are displayed or sold.
Synonyms
- delay
- impede
- halt
- stop
- shop
