Definitions

stall

[stawl] / stɔl /

VERB

delay for own purposes

Synonyms

STRONGEST

halt hamper hinder interrupt postpone put off slow stay stop suspend

STRONG

arrest brake check die equivocate fence filibuster hedge prevaricate quibble stand still stonewall tarry temporize

WEAK

avoid the issue beat around the bush drag one's feet hold off not move play for time shut down slow down stand off stand still take one's time

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward help permit promote push

WEAK

further

Example Sentences

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“By contrast, if talks stall and inflation surprises to the upside, renewed geopolitical and monetary policy tightening concerns could push BTC back toward the $60k—65k range.”

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

So taxpayers could be in one big stall as they prepare their returns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Another ran a tea stall and sold peanuts.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The last AV cycle didn’t stall because the technology failed or capital dried up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But the man kept going, around the corner of the stall toward the door out into the hallway.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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