stopping

American

[stop-ing] / ˈstɒp ɪŋ /

noun

Mining.

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

stopping British

/ ˈstɒpɪŋ /

noun

informal a dental filling
a solid barrier in a mine tunnel to seal off harmful gases, fire, fresh air from used air, etc

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adjective

making many stops in a journey

a stopping train

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Etymology

Origin of stopping

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

Example Sentences

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Mira Costa is ranked No. 1 in Southern California, and stopping Fuerbringer from rising up and coming through with a kill is always the challenge for opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

A drug currently being tested to treat hepatitis C may also work against hepatitis E by stopping the virus from reproducing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Hundreds of people passed by, carrying shopping bags or stopping to take selfies with the Art Institute’s iconic lion statues.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Mike has already raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity - and has no intention of stopping.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But Kayla stopped me, practically lunging at my hand and stopping it.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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