English · Common Verbs
stop
/stɒp/
[/stɒp/]
cease; halt
Beginnerverb
Definition
To cease doing something, or to bring or come to a halt. It is the natural opposite of 'continue'.
Example
Please stop talking during the film so others can hear it.
Please stop talking during the film so others can hear it.
Etymology
From Old English 'stoppian' (to block, close up), from a Late Latin root.
How & Where It’s Used
A core everyday verb for ceasing and halting.