stop work

VERB

knock off

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eliminate

WEAK

achieve cease complete conclude desist discontinue finish give over halt leave off quit succeed surcease terminate

Antonyms

WEAK

continue pursue start

VERB

relax

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calm lie down loosen up recline sit back soften unwind

STRONG

laze repose rest tranquilize unbend unlax

WEAK

breathe easy calm down collect oneself compose oneself cool off ease off feel at home hang loose knock off let oneself go make oneself at home put one's feet up settle back simmer down sit around take a break take a breather take it easy take one's time take ten take time out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitate irritate worry

STRONG

be active energize

WEAK

excite grow increase tense

Example Sentences

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The kind that document the midday meals of artists and designers who stop work, deliberately, to eat something composed and beautiful.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

He said crews were trained to stop work when they find tree roots and switch from using a backhoe to digging by hand to protect them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

“We are aware of the stop work order announced by the Department of Interior involving five wind projects under offshore construction in the US,” said Equinor spokesperson David Schoetz in a statement.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

At a time when many commuters stop work to enjoy celebrations with friends and family, rail bosses get massive engineering projects and upgrades done.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Each time we had to stop work and hang on.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien

stop work

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