stopping

[stop-ing]

noun

Mining.

1. a barrier erected to prevent the flow of air or gas.

stopping

/ ˈstɒpɪŋ /

noun

1. informal,  a dental filling

2. a solid barrier in a mine tunnel to seal off harmful gases, fire, fresh air from used air, etc

adjective

1. making many stops in a journey

   a stopping train

Word History and Origins

Origin of stopping¹

1700–05; special use of stopping, verbal noun of stop; -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Citizenship and Immigration Services said in a post on X Wednesday that it was stopping the processing of all immigration requests of Afghan nationals “pending further review of security and vetting protocols.”

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From bus drivers slowing down to wave, to passing joggers stopping for a hug, Ms Wiggins said she was often approached by people showing their support.

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According to people who knew Doyle, he shunned drugs and alcohol, was heavily into running and cycling and was well-liked by his neighbours - stopping for chats as he walked his dog around the estate.

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And when I emailed to ask what time our out-of-town friends would be stopping by for dessert, they let me know they’ll be with two others I hadn’t expected.

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Even if diplomacy brings a truce rather than an enduring peace, stopping the fighting on almost any terms looks better than prolonging a war that grows ever more desperate.

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