dead stop en · NOUN
Meanings
-
A complete halt.
I skidded around the corner and came to a dead stop as I saw the accident.
- A sudden and complete halt in the sound, where all instruments or voices stop playing at the same time, creating a moment of silence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dead stops | Number=Plur | lexicographic |