come to a stop
Cease all motion
To come to a stop is to cease moving or operating.
A car comes to a stop at a red light.
A train comes to a stop at the station.
The phrase emphasizes the process of slowing and then halting, rather than stopping abruptly: Traffic came to a stop as the accident scene came into view.
Figuratively, activity or progress can come to a stop: Negotiations came to a stop when both sides refused to compromise.
- pull upRaise body to bar
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- freezeBecome solid from cold
- ceaseTo discontinue activity
- slow downReduce pace or speed
pull over · halt · suspend · brake · hit the brakes · pump the brakes · stall · grind to a halt · deadlock · rest · gridlock · traffic jam · screech · idle · park · interrupt · stagnate · hesitate