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Stoppen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Stoppen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to stop", "to halt" or "to interrupt".
Essential properties of "stoppen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: stoppen
- Simple past: stoppte
- Participle: gestoppt
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "stoppen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To stop or interrupt movement or action"
- Definition: "To stop or interrupt the movement or action of something or someone."
- Translation(s): to stop, to halt, to interrupt
- Synonym(s): Anhalten, Aufhalten, Unterbrechen
- Antonym(s): Starten
- Related word(s): Beenden, Abbrechen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte stoppen Sie das Auto an der nächsten Ampel.
- Der Lehrer musste die Diskussion stoppen, weil es zu laut wurde.
- Wir müssen den Wasserverlust stoppen, bevor der Tank leer ist.
2.) "To cease or end an activity"
- Definition: "To cease or end an activity or process."
- Translation(s): to stop, to cease, to discontinue, to terminate
- Synonym(s): Beenden, Aufhören, Einstellen
- Antonym(s): Beginnen
- Related word(s): Abbrechen, Abschließen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Firma hat beschlossen, die Produktion dieses Modells zu stoppen.
- Wir müssen das Projekt stoppen, es ist nicht mehr rentabel.
- Der Arzt riet ihm, das Rauchen sofort zu stoppen.
3.) "In sports, to prevent an opponent from scoring"
- Definition: "In sports, to prevent an opponent from scoring or making a point."
- Translation(s): to block, to stop, to intercept
- Synonym(s): abwehren, blocken
- Antonym(s): punkten lassen
- Related word(s): verteidigen, abfangen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Torwart konnte den Ball geschickt stoppen.
- Es gelang dem Verteidiger, den Angriff zu stoppen.
- Sie versuchte, den Schuss zu stoppen, aber der Ball ging ins Tor.