Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stop-and-start
Adjective
/ˌstɑːp-ən-ˈstɑːrt/
Definition
Referring to something that is characterized by frequent pauses and resumes.
Examples
- The stop-and-start traffic made the commute longer than usual.
- She had a stop-and-start approach to writing, often taking long breaks between sessions.
- His stop-and-start career in acting was a result of personal choices and opportunities.
Meaning
The term denotes a process or activity that is interrupted and then resumed multiple times.
Synonyms
- Intermittent
- Irregular
- Break-and-resume
- Halting
- Erratic
