to a stop

phrase

: to a state in which one is no longer moving

The car skidded/slowed to a stop.

Examples of to a stop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What Stop-Level Accountability the Platform Creates Photos, signatures, timestamps, and GPS coordinates tied to a stop record create a defensible evidence trail when a delivery is disputed. — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Then Sánchez’s eyes drifted up, his feet stumbled to a stop, and the ball bounced feet away from him on the turf. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

According to the sheriff's department, Castro suddenly changed direction before the first deputy's patrol vehicle had come to a stop, rushed toward the deputy, pulled a knife and stabbed him. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

In addition to a stop-second function, the timepiece is also focused on dual-time, with a GMT function with a 12-hour display that’s a nod to Panerai models from the early 2000s. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for to a stop

• barbershop
• countertop
• lollipop
• mountaintop
• photoshop
• tabletop
• turboprop
• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop