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VocabJLPT N2
to stop (moving)
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to stop (moving)
  2. 2. to come to a stop
  3. 3. to stop (doing, working, being supplied)
  4. 4. to alight
To stay, remain, or stop at a place without moving on. It can also carry the nuance of being stuck or limited to a certain level, implying lack of progress beyond a point.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Freeze!" the security guard shouted.

Sentence 2

Development has stalled while we wait for approval on the spec changes.

Sentence 3

The flow of people stopped at the entrance and the line stretched out.

Sentence 4

The schedule update seems to have stopped there — do you know why?

Sentence 5

At which stage has the work come to a halt?