stopping

American  

[stop-ing] / ˈstɒp ɪŋ /

noun

Mining.

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

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stopping British  

/ 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

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adjective

1. making many stops in a journey

   a stopping train

Etymology

Origin of stopping

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

Example Sentences

“In some instances, stopping your medicine may be more harmful to your health than continuing to take the recalled medicine,” the FDA said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

If I'm not stopping for me at this point, I'm stopping because I've told you and I don't want you to worry.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

However, commercial ships that aren’t stopping at Iranian ports appear to be making it through.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

There is something magical about seeing Ohtani polish off his first inning on the mound, then immediately grab a bat and head to the plate without ever stopping in the dugout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I wonder if he would have suggested stopping there right now if I’d won top scholar.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison