Word STOP: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

stop

🇺🇸 [stɒp]

Meanings

To bring to a halt or prevent movement or action. It can refer to ending an activity, or the act of ceasing to do something. Stop is also used as a command to tell someone to cease or pause.

Examples

• The bus had to stop to let passengers on.
• Please stop talking during the meeting.
• He stopped the car at the red light.

Synonyms

halt • cease • end

Antonyms

continue • start • go