stopping
beginnerA1/ˈstɒp.ɪŋ/ · stop-ping
To bring or come to an end; to cease movement or operation.
Meanings
To bring or come to an end; to cease movement or operation.
کسی چیز کو ختم کرنا یا روک دینا؛ حرکت یا عمل بند کرنا۔
روکنا
rokna
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- stopping point
- stopping distance
- stopping power
Example Sentences
The car is stopping at the red light.
گاڑی سرخ لائٹ پر رک رہی ہے۔
Gaari surkh light par ruk rahi hai.
He is stopping the music to talk.
وہ بات کرنے کے لیے موسیقی روک رہا ہے۔
Woh baat karne ke liye moseqi rok raha hai.
Stopping the cycle will help save energy.
چرخے کو روکنے سے توانائی کی بچت ہوگی۔
Chakray ko rokne se tawanai ki bachat hogi.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a stop sign to remember to stop.
Imagine a red stop sign that signals you to halt.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
رکے تو سوچوں کی زنجیریں ٹوٹ گئیں، چلے تو صرف خموشی کی صدا سنائی دی۔
Ruke to sochon ki zanjeeren toot gayin, Chale to sirf khamoshi ki sada sunai di.
When I paused, the chains of thoughts broke, When I moved, only the silence echoed.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
روکتا پانی گندہ ہوتا ہے۔
Rokta pani ganda hota hai.
Stagnant water becomes dirty.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "stoppian" — to stop or come to an end
First known use: 12th century
Originally from Old English 'stoppian', the term evolved in Middle English before becoming the modern form we use today.