Cool MateMeaning of Stop that
An urgent command to someone to cease their current action.
In simple words: Tell someone to not continue something.
Stop that in a sentence
- When the dog started barking loudly, I had to shout, 'Stop that!'
- She was annoying the cat, so I said, 'Stop that right now!'
- The kids were fighting in the living room, and I yelled, 'Stop that!'
- He was making fun of her drawings, and she told him, 'Stop that!'
- Seeing him touch the hot stove, I quickly shouted, 'Stop that!'
How to use Stop that
Used when you want someone to cease an action. Common in casual contexts; might not be appropriate in very formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine someone abruptly halting a loud drum by shouting 'stop that!'
Related words
Collocations with Stop that
- stop that noise
- stop that behavior
- stop that game
Synonyms for Stop that
- halt that
- cease that
- don't do that
Common mistakes with Stop that
- Using in too formal a context.
- Not realizing it can sound rude without context.
- Confusing with 'stop it' which tends to sound less abrupt.
Stop that appears in
Stop that in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
توقف عن ذلك
قل لشخص ما أن لا يستمر في فعل شيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ওটা থামাও
কাউকে কিছু করা থেকে বিরত থাকতে বলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Hör auf damit
Jemandem sagen, dass er etwas nicht fortsetzen soll.
- SpanishEspañol
¡Para eso!
Decirle a alguien que no continúe algo.
- Persianفارسی
بس کن
به کسی بگویید کاری را ادامه ندهد.
- FrenchFrançais
Arrête ça
Dire à quelqu'un de ne pas continuer quelque chose.
- ItalianItaliano
Smettila
Dire a qualcuno di non continuare qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Para com isso
Dizer para alguém não continuar algo.
- RussianРусский
Прекрати это
Скажи кому-нибудь не продолжать что-то делать.
- Chinese中文
住手
告诉某人不要继续做某事。
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Frequently asked questions about Stop that
What does Stop that mean?
Tell someone to not continue something.
What is the definition of Stop that?
An urgent command to someone to cease their current action.
How do you use Stop that in a sentence?
When the dog started barking loudly, I had to shout, 'Stop that!'
Can you give another example of Stop that?
She was annoying the cat, so I said, 'Stop that right now!'
What are synonyms for Stop that?
Common alternatives include halt that, cease that, don't do that.
What words go with Stop that?
It commonly pairs with stop that noise, stop that behavior, stop that game.
What are common mistakes when using Stop that?
Using in too formal a context. Not realizing it can sound rude without context. Confusing with 'stop it' which tends to sound less abrupt.
How do you pronounce Stop that?
US: //stɑp ðæt//, UK: //stɒp ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Stop that formal or informal?
"Stop that" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Stop that?
Used when you want someone to cease an action. Common in casual contexts; might not be appropriate in very formal situations.