# stop short

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To come to a sudden and unexpected stop, particularly while speaking or driving a vehicle.
2. To voluntarily cease an attempt to reach a certain point.
3. To come to a stop before reaching a certain point.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/stop-short