stopping
n. C / U A2 Elementary US //ˈstɑpɪŋ// UK //stˈɒpɪŋ// stop·ping
n. the act of finishing an activity or moving to a halt. You use it when something or someone no longer continues what they were doing.
n. the act of ceasing a motion, action, or process. Often functions as a gerund-noun to describe the termination of an event.
The sudden stopping of the music surprised everyone in the room.
Frequent starting and stopping in heavy traffic can cause significant wear on a car's brakes over time.
The abrupt stopping of the engine signaled a mechanical failure that would require immediate attention from the engineering crew before the flight could proceed.
Usage
Often used as a gerund; when used as a countable noun, it typically refers to specific instances of halting.