stop-go

British

adjective

(of economic policy) characterized by deliberate alternate expansion and contraction of aggregate demand in an effort to curb inflation and eliminate balance of payments deficits, and yet maintain full employment

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stop-go

The court heard that a stop-go system in place was lifted.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Ocon was given a stop-go penalty for the incident, cold comfort for Verstappen as Hamilton was able to hold his leadheld on to the flag.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 11, 2018

Shvedova will play last year's runner-up Sabine Lisicki in the fourth round after the German claimed a stop-go 6-4 3-6 6-1 victory over 11th seed Ana Ivanovic.

From Reuters ● Jun. 30, 2014

That may be because for these individuals, kissing turns out to be a quick, easy way to sample a partner’s suitability — a subconscious stop-go light.

From New York Times ● Oct. 28, 2013

“Most of the big-cap companies are very keen not to get into a stop-go investment cycle that has dogged their production in past, but some of smaller players may be a more cautious short term.”

From BusinessWeek ● Oct. 26, 2011

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