put a cork in

adjourn arrest bar block break off cease curb deter end hamper impede interrupt stall stem stop suspend terminate

balk check desist frustrate intermit obstruct pause punctuate rest stay wait

blow the whistle on bring to an end bring to standstill call it a day close down come to an end cool it cut short draw up drop anchor hold at bay hold back pull up stand still

advance aid allow assist begin commence continue encourage further go help initiate keep on let go open permit promote start stimulate support urge

carry out do restart

carry on forge forward push speak smoothly