Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stopping
verb (present participle of stop)
/ˈstɒpɪŋ/
Definition
The act of bringing something to a halt or cessation.
Examples
- She is stopping the car at the traffic light.
- He was stopping by her office to chat for a moment.
- The teacher is stopping the lesson to ask if anyone has questions.
Meaning
Stopping refers to the action of halting movement or an activity. It can imply a pause, a cessation of activity, or the act of preventing something from continuing.
Synonyms
- halt
- cease
- interrupt
- pause
- terminate
