stopping

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of making something stop or stay still.

n. the act of bringing something to a standstill or the state of being halted.

“The sudden stopping of the train made all the passengers jump.”

“The frequent stopping and starting of the bus during rush hour made the commute feel much longer than usual.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Medicine Archaic

n. material used by a dentist to fill a hole in a tooth.

n. a substance used for obturating a cavity in a tooth.

“The old man went to the dentist to replace a loose stopping in his tooth.”

“The historical records indicate that various metallic compounds were used as stopping for dental cavities before modern resins were developed.”