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stop-and-go

[stop-uhn-goh] / ˈstɒp ənˈgoʊ /
ADJECTIVE
intermittent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fitful infrequent occasional periodic recurrent recurring seasonal
WEAK
alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal every other here and there hit-or-miss interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then on and off periodical punctuated rhythmic rhythmical serial shifting spasmodic
Antonyms
STRONGEST
constant frequent permanent regular usual
WEAK
continual continuing perpetual
ADJECTIVE
on-again, off-again
Synonyms
WEAK
alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal every other fitful here and there hit-or-miss infrequent interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then occasional on and off periodic periodical punctuated recurrent recurring rhythmic rhythmical seasonal serial shifting spasmodic sporadic

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When officials confronted a similar dilemma, during the so-called stagflation of the 1970s, the central bank’s stop-and-go response allowed high inflation to become entrenched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Verstappen was in a tight fight with Norris throughout the race until the Briton was given a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for failing to slow for yellow flags.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

There was less traffic on the freeways and not as much stop-and-go on surface streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2024

Last weekend, a similar closure caused Saturday afternoon congestion, where drivers found stop-and-go conditions for 3 miles, starting near Boeing Field.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

As I drive through Manhattan, I pull to a stop at the first hint of a yellow light and try not to tailgate through the stop-and-go traffic.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins