stop short

Meaning

1. To come to a sudden and unexpected stop, particularly while speaking or driving a vehicle.
2. (usually, with-of) To voluntarily cease an attempt to reach a certain point.
3. (with-of) To come to a stop before reaching a certain point.

Synonyms

stop

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stumble

falter

stammer

draw back

stop running

finish

get stuck

halt

obstinate

pause

renounce

stubborn

dig one’s heels in

shrink back

stop dead

to be taken aback

be taken aback

bog down

cease

conclude

end

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Translations

plötzlich anhalten

stutzen

s’arrêter court

s’arrêter net

tomber en arrêt

estancar

cessar abruptamente

parar bruscamente