stop-off

Or stop·off

[stop-awf, -of]

noun

1. stopover.

stop off

verb

1. to halt and call somewhere, as on a visit or errand, esp en route to another place

noun

1. 1. a break in a journey

   2. ( as modifier )

      stopoff point

Word History and Origins

Origin of stop off¹

First recorded in 1865–70; noun use of verb phrase stop off

Idioms and Phrases

Also, stop over. Interrupt a journey for a short stay somewhere, as in When we drove through Massachusetts we stopped off for a few days at Cape Cod, or When you're in the area try to stop over and see our new house. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

With no warning, Kelly decides to fly to Europe to spend time with his daughters and get his head together - albeit with a stop-off in Italy to collect a lifetime achievement prize.

From BBC

On a stop-off at a shop on route to the "safe" hotel, Colin said they saw on the news an "ongoing" shooting there which was also between a gang and undercover police.

From BBC

The nearby town of Rhayader is a cycling and walking hub and a popular stop-off for people driving between north and south Wales.

From BBC

In a place where food can be pricey, it’s a budget-conscious salve to a grumbling stomach and a quick stop-off in between a busy sightseeing itinerary.

From Salon

The stop-off in Samarinda was also odd - usually de Guzman would fly straight from Balikpapan to Busang.

From BBC

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