stopping (A2)

gerund

Pronunciation: /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

Definition

The action of bringing movement or activity to an end.

Examples

• The sudden stopping of the train caused passengers to stumble.

• We heard the sound of stopping traffic outside.

• The doctor recommended stopping the medication due to side effects.

How to Use stopping

stop doing something (phrasal verb)

To cease performing an action. — "Please stop talking during the movie."

stop to do something (prepositional phrase)

To pause an activity in order to do something else. — "He stopped to tie his shoelace."

stop by (phrasal verb)

To visit someone or somewhere briefly. — "Can I stop by your office for a moment?"

stop off (phrasal verb)

To visit a place briefly on the way to another destination. — "We'll stop off at a service station for lunch."

Synonyms of stopping

Words with a similar meaning to stopping:

• halting
• pausing
• ceasing
• discontinuing

Antonyms of stopping

Words with the opposite meaning to stopping:

• continuing
• proceeding
• resuming

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