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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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Another ran a tea stall and sold peanuts.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A long-term disruption would stall production expansions in Qatar, forcing the global market into a structural reckoning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

If the protein remained on or off for too long, the yeast cell would stall or die.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Even the bathroom creates a memorable photo moment: The stalls are filled with photos of musicians and an “on air” studio sign lights up when a stall is occupied.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

I could go into the tea stall and watch television if I wanted.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.