stopping
Pronunciation: [ˈstɑpɪŋ]
Word
Context: "action"
(verb) to cause something or someone to come to a halt. When you stop, you're not moving anymore, like when you pause your game or your bike.
Example
She is stopping the car at the red light.
Example
He isn't stopping at all; he keeps running.
Example
Are you stopping to let the other cars go first?
Context: "transportation"
(noun) the act or fact of bringing something to a halt. It's like when you make a bus stop to pick up people.
Example
The stopping of the bus was smooth and easy.
Example
The stopping of the train was too sudden, causing some passengers to be startled.
Example
Do you think the stopping of the elevator was on time?
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