stop short

Significado (Inglês)

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.

Conceitos

estancar

cessar abruptamente

parar bruscamente

Sinônimos

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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