stopping

• Substantiv, das das Anhalten oder Beenden eines Vorgangs bezeichnet; außerdem ein Befestigungselement in Form eines schmalen Streifens aus geschweißtem Metall zum Verbinden von Stahlteilen oder eine Spieltechnik, bei der die Finger die Saiten eines Saiteninstruments niederdrücken, um die Tonhöhe zu steuern.

A noun referring to a fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members, or the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch.

1. Metal fastenerC1formal

   A narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members together.

   Metallverbinder

   • The construction workers used a stopping to secure the steel beams.
   • Each stopping was carefully welded to ensure structural integrity.
   • The engineer inspected the stoppings for any signs of weakness.

2. Finger technique on string instrumentsC1formal

   The technique of pressing fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch of the notes.

   Greifen der Saiten

   • Proper stopping is essential for playing the violin in tune.
   • The guitarist practiced stopping on the fretboard for hours.
   • Her stopping technique on the cello produced a clear, resonant tone.

   Synonymefingering

• Verb, das die Beendigung einer Bewegung, Handlung oder Tätigkeit bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of ceasing movement, action, or operation.

1. Cease movementA1formal

   To come to a halt or end motion.

   Anhalten

   • The car stopped at the red light.
   • Please stop running in the hallway.
   • The train stopped at the station.

   Synonymeceasedraw upfreezehaltpausepull upstop dead

   Antonymeadvancecontinuegomoveproceed

2. Cease an actionA1formal

   To discontinue doing something.

   Eine Handlung beenden

   • Stop talking during the exam.
   • He stopped smoking last year.
   • Please stop making that noise.

   Synonymeceaseconcludedesistdiscontinueendfinishhaltquitrefrainterminate

   Antonymecontinuepersistproceedresume

3. Prevent or blockA2formal

   To prevent something from happening or continuing.

   Verhindern

   • They stopped the thief from escaping.
   • The police stopped the fight.
   • Medicine can stop the spread of infection.

   Synonymearrestavertblockceasecheckcurbendforestallhaltimpedeobstructpreventquashstallsuppressterminatethwart

   Antonymeallowfacilitatepermitpromote

Phrasal-Variantenstop overstop up