Vocabulary Entry

stopping

|verb • noun

verb

The action of halting movement or progress.

Example Sentences

"She is stopping at the red light to let pedestrians cross."

"The teacher warned him about stopping in the middle of the lesson."

"He is stopping by the store to pick up some groceries."

noun

Example Sentences

"The sudden stopping of the vehicle startled the passengers."

"He made a quick stopping to avoid falling over."

"After a long run, he felt the need for a brief stopping to catch his breath."