Definitions

1. noun

a sudden stop or obstacle in progress or movement

“The project stalled due to lack of funding.”

2. verb

to stop or delay something, especially a vehicle, by putting on the brakes or by refusing to cooperate

“She stalled the car on the icy road.”

3. verb

to deceive or cheat someone, especially in a sales transaction

“The used car salesman stalled the buyer into buying the car.”

4. noun

a platform or enclosure in a stable where a horse is kept

“The horse was in its stall, eating hay.”

5. noun

a temporary or makeshift building, especially for a sale or exhibition

“The company set up a stall at the trade show.”

6. noun

a person who stands at a stall, especially in a market or at a sale

“The vendor at the stall was selling fresh fruit.”