put a stop to en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To terminate or abolish something.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| putting a stop to | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| put a stop to | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| put a stop to | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| puts a stop to | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Synonyms
put the kibosh on · put an end to · quell · scotch · put paid to