Definitions

1. noun

a sudden or planned interruption of a process or activity

“The concert will stop at 10 PM.”

2. verb

to bring or come to a halt, either suddenly or after a period of movement

“The train will stop at the next station.”

3. verb

to prevent or cause something to stop doing something

“She will stop the dog from barking.”

4. interjection

used to command someone to halt or cease an activity

“Stop right there!”

5. interjection

used to express that something is not going to continue

“I’m stopping the project due to lack of funds.”

6. adverb

in a way that causes something to stop

“The bus stops frequently along the route.”