stall

[stawl] / stɔl /

VERB

delay for own purposes

Synonyms

STRONGEST

halt hamper hinder interrupt postpone put off slow stay stop suspend

STRONG

arrest brake check die equivocate fence filibuster hedge prevaricate quibble stand still stonewall tarry temporize

WEAK

avoid the issue beat around the bush drag one's feet hold off not move play for time shut down slow down stand off stand still take one's time

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward help permit promote push

WEAK

further

Example Sentences

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Even during the pandemic hiring spree, the midcareer stall persisted, researchers found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The study also flagged capabilities that, when sharpened or highlighted in job searches, reduced the risk of a stall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Yardeni expects the Federal Reserve will turn more hawkish on interest rates during the summer, which would stall a gold rally, but the end of the Iran conflict would should help diminish that impact.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Both sides have stepped up their long-range drone and missiles attacks since a series of bilateral talks mediated by the United States earlier this year appeared to stall.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“Can you tell him there isn’t time? Or stall them somehow? I don’t think that all the monks will even get to say good-bye before Father Cham leaves us.”

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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