stop

²stop

noun

Definition of STOP

1

a : cessation, end b : a pause or breaking off in speech

2

a (1) : a graduated set of organ pipes of similar design and tone quality (2) : a corresponding set of vibrators or reeds of a reed organ (3) : stop knob —often used figuratively in phrases like pull out all the stops to suggest holding nothing back b : a means of regulating the pitch of a musical instrument

3

a : something that impedes, obstructs, or brings to a halt : impediment, obstacle b : the aperture of a camera lens; also : a marking of a series (as of f-numbers) on a camera for indicating settings of the diaphragm c : a drain plug : stopper

4

: a device for arresting or limiting motion

5

: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped : check

6

a : a halt in a journey : stay <made a brief stop to refuel> b : a stopping place <a bus stop>

7

a chiefly British : any of several punctuation marks b —used in telegrams and cables to indicate a period c : a pause or break in a verse that marks the end of a grammatical unit

8

a : an order stopping payment (as of a check or note) by a bank b : stop order

9

: a consonant characterized by complete closure of the breath passage in the course of articulation — compare continuant

10

: a depression in the face of an animal at the junction of forehead and muzzle

11

: a function of an electronic device that stops a recording

Examples of STOP

1. His first stop will be Washington, D.C.
2. Our first stop has to be the gas station.
3. I need to make a stop at the grocery store on the way home.
4. The next stop is Main Street and Tower Square.
5. I'm getting off at the next stop.
6. Slow down as you approach the stop.

First Known Use of STOP

15th century

Related to STOP

Synonyms: layover, stopover

Antonyms: continuance, continuation

Related Words: break, pause, rest

Near Antonyms: catalyst, goad, impetus, incentive, spur, stimulant, stimulus; advantage, break, edge; aid, assistance, benefit, boost, handmaiden (also handmaid), help

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Other Pictures (on film) Terms

daguerreotype, emulsion, fill, sepia, still