Stops Stops

Stops - Definition and Overview

The word stop, when used alone, has several possible meanings in the English language.

The term "stop", when used by itself, can refer to:

"Stop" is also a part of the name of:

  • bus stop: a place where the bus stops for people to get on and off
  • door stop: a wedge to stop a door from closing when you want it open
  • f stop: a measure of the amount of light through the aperture that hits film in a camera.
  • stop sign: a traffic sign informing drivers to make a temporary stop.
  • In Technical analysis, a Stop loss order executes a trade based on the action of the securities prices themselves.
  • Terry stop: in U.S. law, a stop-and-frisk law enforcement procedure less intrusive than an arrest, so probable cause is not required
  • truck stop: an eating establishment on a major trucking route with a large carpark for truck drivers to stop and refresh themselves, and often with other amenities available.


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