Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that stops something, such as an object that fits into a bottle to prevent it from being opened, or a person who prevents something from happening

“The stopper on the bottle was loose.”

2. noun

a player or team that stops the other team’s scoring

“The stopper on the opposing team was very skilled.”

3. noun

a person who prevents something from happening, especially a law enforcement officer who stops a vehicle

“The stopper pulled the driver over for speeding.”

4. verb

to stop or prevent something from happening

“The manager stopped the project due to lack of funding.”

5. verb

to fit or place a stopper into something

“She stopped the bottle with a cork.”