Stopping in spanish
pronunciation: pɑɹ̩ɑdɑ part of speech: noun
stop6 = parar, abandonar, detener, suspender.
Example: Program function key 1 (FP1) tells DOBIS/LIBIS to stop whatever it is doing and go back to the function selection screen.more:
» stop + Algo + from happening = evitar que Algo pase, evitar que Algo ocurra, evitar que Algo suceda.
Example: My dog pees constantly when I take him for a walk, how can I stop this from happening?.» stop along + the way = hacer una parada en el camino, detenerse en el camino.
Example: We will stop along the way to visit towering forests, waterfalls and scenic lakes.» stop at + nothing short of = hacerlo todo menos, hacerlo todo excepto.
Example: Special library practice implies special service, tailored to the reader's needs, and that such service stops at nothing short of participation in library research activities of readers by the librarian.» stop by = pasarse por.
Example: A few days later, they were out running errands when they stopped by the post office to pick up the envelope.» stop + Gerundio = dejar de + Infinitivo.
Example: One factor affecting the efficiency of OPACs (On-line public access catalogues) is the amount of time that is allowed to elapse between user entries before the computer assumes that the terminal is abandoned and stops polling the terminal (called the interactive timeout interval or ITI).» stop in + midstream during = pararse a mitad de.
Example: And let me stress yet again that I do not mean we should be constantly stopping in midstream during a reading to ask questions and provoke discussion.» stop + Nombre + cold = parar a Alguien en seco, detener a Alguien en seco, parar a Alguien de sopetón, dejar frío a Alguien.
Example: She replied that way because you stopped her cold and put your foot down.» stop + Nombre + (dead) in + Posesivo + tracks = parar a Alguien en seco, detener a Alguien en seco, parar a Alguien de sopetón, dejar frío a Alguien, pararle los pies a Alguien.
Example: I stopped him dead in his tracks and pretty much told him that I know about their scam and he really needs to get lost quick.» stop over = parar, deternerse, hacer escala.
Example: With luck the lapwings will now be able to stop over in Syria without coming to further harm.» stop + short of = quedarse corto, no llegar a, detenerse antes de.
Example: Many attempts to evaluate reference services stop short of developing methods for improving these services = Muchos intentos de evaluar los servicios de referencia no llegan a desarrollar los métodos necesarios para mejorarlos.» stop + smoking = dejar de fumar.
Example: The article 'Keeping New Year's resolutions while counting down to the new millennium' discusses the following topics: self-discipline; losing weight; stopping smoking; starting an exercise programme; paying off bills; and meeting someone new.» the buck + stops... = la responsabilidad es de....
Example: The objective of this article is clearly to indicate 'where the buck stops'; owners being ultimately responsible for certain information, including its security.stopping
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» show-stopping [showstopping] = sensacional, descomunal, colosal, bestial.
Example: But such tools can be the difference between a system slowdown and a show-stopping disaster.» stopping distance = distancia de seguridad.
Example: The author presents one approach to solving problems concerned with minimum stopping distances.» stopping place = parada.
Example: So much depends on the nature of the van, the choice of stopping places and the person running the service.» without stopping = sin parar, de (un) tirón.
Example: Anyway, I want to try to run at least 3 miles without stopping and running out of breath.