stopping
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1 ending an action (v.) A2 Elementarythe act of finishing an activity or coming to a halt.
the present participle of 'stop', indicating the cessation of motion or activity.
ExampleThe rain is finally stopping, so we can go for a walk now.
ExampleThe driver managed to avoid a collision by stopping the vehicle just inches from the barrier.
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2 a halt (n.) B1 Intermediatethe act of making something stop or stay still.
the act of bringing something to a standstill or the state of being halted.
ExampleThe sudden stopping of the train made all the passengers jump.
ExampleThe frequent stopping and starting of the bus during rush hour made the commute feel much longer than usual.
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3 dental filling (n.) C2 Proficiency Archaic Medicinematerial used by a dentist to fill a hole in a tooth.
a substance used for obturating a cavity in a tooth.
ExampleThe old man went to the dentist to replace a loose stopping in his tooth.
ExampleThe historical records indicate that various metallic compounds were used as stopping for dental cavities before modern resins were developed.
UsageCommonly replaced by 'filling' in modern clinical and everyday contexts.