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stoppingnoun
stoppings
pl
The stopping of the train was sudden and unexpected.
L'arrêt du train a été soudain et inattendu.
obturationDomaine dentaire.
The dentist applied a stopping to the cavity to prevent further decay.
Le dentiste a posé une obturation dans la carie pour empêcher toute aggravation.
colmatageMatériau ou opération de remplissage et de scellement d'une cavité ou d'un trou, notamment en mine ou en technique.
The engineer packed the crack with a stopping to prevent water from seeping through.
L'ingénieur a rempli la fissure avec un colmatage pour empêcher l'eau de s'infiltrer.
Additional translations
bouchonTechnique, surtout en contexte minier ou de fermeture d'un passage.
Synonyms
halt
cessation
termination
pause
break
interruption
suspension
stoppinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstɒpɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
Synonyms
halting
pausing
arresting
blocking
obstructing
impeding
stopping-up
ceasing
suspending
striking
stunning
eye-catching
notable
remarkable
stoppinggerund / present participle
Used before nouns to describe something that makes frequent stops or serves to halt movement.
The rifle's stopping power depends largely on the type of ammunition used.
Le pouvoir d'arrêt du fusil dépend en grande partie du type de munitions utilisé.
Additional translations
omnibusSe dit d'un train ou d'un service qui s'arrête à de nombreuses gares.
Synonyms
arresting
striking
remarkable
stunning
halting
blocking
obstructive
interrupting
immobilizing
compelling
Stop!verb

stopping

Gerund

Regular verb; base form stop, past/participle stopped, gerund stopping.
s'arrêterVerbe intransitif : cesser de bouger, de fonctionner ou de continuer.
The rain stopped just before midnight.
La pluie s'est arrêtée juste avant minuit.
arrêterVerbe transitif : faire cesser, mettre fin à quelque chose.
She stopped the music after the first song.
Elle a arrêté la musique après la première chanson.
empêcherEmpêcher quelque chose de se produire ou de progresser.
The barrier stopped the car from rolling back.
La barrière a empêché la voiture de reculer.
Additional translations
faire une pauseSurtout en parlant d'un déplacement ou d'une activité momentanément interrompue.
stopverb

stopping

Gerund

stopped
Past Simple
stopped
Past Participle
stopping
Gerund
UK
/stɒp/
US
/stɑp/
s'arrêterVerbe intransitif.
The bus will stop at the next station.
L'autobus s'arrêtera à la prochaine station.
She stopped the music when the phone rang.
Elle a arrêté la musique lorsque le téléphone a sonné.
He tried to stop her from leaving the room.
Il a essayé de l'empêcher de quitter la pièce.
Additional translations
obstruerPour boucher une ouverture, un passage ou une fuite.
Synonyms
cease
halt
discontinue
terminate
finish
conclude
pause
suspend
Antonyms
start
begin
continue
stoppingsnoun

stopping

stoppings
pl
UK
/ˈstɒpɪŋz/
US
/ˈstɑːpɪŋz/
barragesEn contexte minier, pour des structures qui obstruent ou isolent un passage.
The miners constructed stoppings to direct the airflow through the tunnels.
Les mineurs ont construit des barrages pour diriger le flux d'air dans les tunnels.
arrêtsAu sens d’interruptions ou d’actions d’arrêt.
Frequent stoppings during the journey delayed their arrival.
Des arrêts fréquents pendant le voyage ont retardé leur arrivée.

Definitions

stoppingnoun
The act of bringing something to a halt or pause.
The stopping of the train was sudden and unexpected.
A dental filling used to close a cavity in a tooth.
The dentist applied a stopping to the cavity to prevent further decay.
Material used to fill, plug, or seal a hole or cavity, especially in dentistry or mining.
The engineer packed the crack with a stopping to prevent water from seeping through.
A wall or barrier built to block or seal off a passage, especially in mining.
The miners constructed a stopping to block off the abandoned shaft.
stoppinggerund / present participle
Serving to stop, impede, or plug.
The rifle's stopping power depends largely on the type of ammunition used.
stoppinggerund / present participle
(of a train, service, or device) making frequent stops or designed to halt motion.
The stopping service to Oxford takes longer than the express.
Stop!verb
To cease moving, operating, or continuing.
The rain stopped just before midnight.
To cause something to cease or come to an end.
She stopped the music after the first song.
To prevent, block, or hinder something from happening or progressing.
The barrier stopped the car from rolling back.
To pause temporarily, especially while travelling or in order to do something.
We stopped for lunch on the way home.
stopverb
To cease movement or operation.
The bus will stop at the next station.
To bring something to an end or halt.
She stopped the music when the phone rang.
To prevent someone from doing something.
He tried to stop her from leaving the room.
To block or close an opening or passage.
They stopped the leak with a piece of cloth.
(chiefly British) To stay or reside somewhere temporarily.
We stopped at my aunt's cottage for the night.
stoppingsnoun
Barriers or structures used to block or seal off passages, especially in mines to control ventilation or prevent the spread of fire or gas.
The miners constructed stoppings to direct the airflow through the tunnels.
The act or process of stopping or being stopped.
Frequent stoppings during the journey delayed their arrival.
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