n. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: STEM , stanch
2
Synonyms: FILL 1, block, choke, clog, close, congest, obstruct, occlude, plug, stopper
Related Words: disrupt, hinder, interrupt; cut off, shut off, turn off
Antonyms: unstop
3 to suspend or cause to suspend activity FF1C; the conversation stopped FF1E;
Synonyms: cease, desist, ||deval, discontinue, give over, halt, knock off, leave off, quit, surcease; compare ARREST 1
Related Words: ||can, refrain (from); arrest, check, cut off, interrupt; stay, suspend; ||cheese, lay off; break off, break up, end, terminate
Contrasted Words: continue, go on, keep (on), keep up, persist
Antonyms: start
4 to come to a standstill FF1C; the car stopped at the intersection FF1E;
Synonyms: bring up, draw up, fetch up, halt, haul up, pull up
Contrasted Words: start; move; pull out
Antonyms: go