Definitions

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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I think of all the times this year that I’ve eaten lunch alone in a stall in the girls’ bathroom.

From Literature

That said, if prices turn higher or the Iran negotiations stall, this deal could start to look better.

From Barron's

There were dark streets, stalled robotaxis, even discarded dough from local bakeries bursting from trash bins.

From The Wall Street Journal

Money from the fund was also earmarked to go towards stalled projects like the A5 road and Casement Park stadium.

From BBC

A Turkish company restored the old governor's palace, customs house and two mosques, but the project stalled in 2019 after Bashir fell from power in the face of mass protests.

From Barron's

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