De stop
Example: Zorg ervoor dat je de stop op tijd trekt.
Definition
"De stop" refers to the act of stopping or halting something, often used in contexts such as pulling a plug or stopping an activity. For example, in the phrase 'Zorg ervoor dat je de stop op tijd trekt,' it means to pull the stop or plug at the right time.
Etymology
The word "de stop" in Dutch originates from the Middle Dutch 'stoppe,' which meant a plug or stopper used to block a hole or container. It shares roots with similar words in Germanic languages referring to stoppers or plugs, reflecting its practical use in everyday life.
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"De stop" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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