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stops

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈstɑps// UK //stˈɒps// stops

n. places where a bus or train regularly pulls over so people can get on or off. You usually see a sign or a small building at these spots.

n. designated locations along a transport route where vehicles halt to allow passengers to board or alight. Often used in the plural to refer to the series of stations or points on a journey.


SIMPLE

The bus makes several stops before reaching the city center.

CONTEXTUAL

The driver announced that there would be no more stops until the train reached the final station.

COMPLEX

The local transit authority decided to increase the frequency of stops along the suburban corridor to better accommodate the growing population of commuters.

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Commonly used in the plural when discussing a route or itinerary.

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