1. to cease moving or operating
2. to cause something to cease moving or operating
3. to prevent something from happening or continuing

1. the act of stopping or the state of being stopped
2. a place where a bus, train, or other vehicle regularly stops
3. a brief visit or stay

Examples

• The car stopped at the red light.
• Please stop talking during the movie.
• We need to stop the leak before it gets worse.
• Let’s stop at the grocery store on our way home.
• The train came to a complete stop.
• The next bus stop is two blocks away.
• We made a quick stop for gas.
• Stop! Don’t touch that hot stove.