make a stop
idiom
1
: to stop for a short period of time for rest during a journey
We'll make a stop when we get to the top of this hill.
2
: to go to a place for a visit or errand during a journey
—usually + at
We should make a stop at the museum while we are in town.
I need to make a stop at the grocery store on the way home.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
Crump was trying to make a stop on defense with the rest of his teammates when he was seen throwing a punch while in the pile on the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The Rams were fortunate to make a stop on defense, get the ball back, and score a field goal to send the game into overtime.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
On special teams, Smith trusted new linebacker Maema Njongmeta, to run down the field on the opening kickoff and make a stop.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
Crump was trying to make a stop on defense with the rest of his teammates when he was seen throwing a punch while in the pile on the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The Rams were fortunate to make a stop on defense, get the ball back, and score a field goal to send the game into overtime.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
On special teams, Smith trusted new linebacker Maema Njongmeta, to run down the field on the opening kickoff and make a stop.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Make a stop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20stop. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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