To stop
Example: He stops the car at the red light
Definition
"To stop" means to cease moving, operating, or continuing an action or process, often intentionally or because of an external cause. For example, "He stops the car at the red light" indicates halting the car's motion.
Etymology
The verb "to stop" originates from Old English 'stoppian,' which means to block or obstruct. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting the idea of causing something to halt or prevent progress. Did you know? The word "stop" has been used for centuries to signify both physical and abstract forms of cessation.
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"To stop" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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