stopping
Translation
to stop, to cease, to halt
Examples
He is stopping for a short break.
He is stopping for a short break.
Stopping the leak was difficult.
Stopping the leak was difficult.
Grammar Patterns
((intransitive)) to cease moving or operating. The car stopped.
((sth.)) to cause (sth.) to cease moving. He stopped the car.
((-ing)) to cease doing an activity. Please stop talking.
((sb.)) ((from -ing)) to prevent (sb.) from doing something. They stopped him from leaving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cease, halt, quit; Antonyms: start, begin, continue
Etymology
From Old English *stoppian* 'to block up, staunch,' related to stuffing something into a hole.
Memory Tips
Picture a large, red octagonal STOP sign, a universal symbol for halting.