Definitions

belay

[bih-ley] / bɪˈleɪ /

VERB

stop

Synonyms

STRONG

arrest cancel cease check end halt quit stall stay

WEAK

bring to a standstill call a halt to put a stop to

Antonyms

STRONG

advance allow begin commence continue go help permit start

Example Sentences

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One table over, classmate Adonya Belay was pointing out to a volunteer that her new red helmet was a bit tight.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

Meles Belay Gidey, an engineer passionate about his teaching job at the Defense Engineering College.

From Washington Post • Dec. 5, 2022

Sites that can help you find work as a virtual assistant include Robert Half, Boldly, Belay and Fiverr.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2022

“Terry wanted to save people,” recalls his friend Felemon Belay.

From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2021

“Sure you can. Belay correctly, you could hold a bear,” answers Dylan.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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