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phrasal verbIf you stop off somewhere, you stop for a short time in the middle of a journey. She stopped off in Poland on her way to Munich. [VERB PARTICLE] See full dictionary entry for stopstop off in British English or stop in or especially US stop by verb1. (intr, adverb; often foll by at) to halt and call somewhere, as on a visit or errand, esp en route to another place noun stopoff, stop-off2. b. (as modifier) stopoff point stop-off in British English (ˈstɒpˌɒf) or stop-off point nouna place that is used or suitable for short visits while on the way somewhere else Amarillo was once a key stop-off on America's favourite highway It's a frequent stop-off for migrating birds. stop off in American English US to stop for a short stay en route to a place See full dictionary entry for stop Examples of 'stop off' in a sentencestop off Definition to halt and call somewhere on the way to another place The president stopped off in Munich for the economic summit. Synonyms break your journey stop over sojourn tarryAdditional synonymsDefinition to cease or cause to cease from motion or exertion They rested only once that morning. Synonyms stop, have a break, break off, take a breather (informal), stay, halt, cease, discontinue, knock off (informal), desist, come to a standstill Definition to stay temporarily Synonyms stay, stop, rest, lodge, dwell (formal, literary), abide, reside (formal), tarryDefinition to continue or remain in a place, position, or condition Hundreds of people defied army orders to stay at home. Synonyms remain, continue to be, linger, stand, stop, wait, settle, delay, halt, pause, hover, abide, hang around (informal), reside, stay put, bide, loiter, hang in the air, tarry, put down roots, establish yourself - stoop to something
- stop
- stop by
- stop off
- stop something or someone in its or their tracks
- stop something up
- stopgap
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