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stop

Verb

  1. 1

    stop

    For a continuing matter, movement, phenomenon, etc., to cease.

    Korean definition: 계속되던 일, 움직임, 현상 등이 계속되지 않고 멈추다.

    • Fortunately, the rain stopped in the morning, so we were able to go on our picnic, albeit late.

    • The noise heard from outside suddenly stopped, as if the two people's fight had ended.

  2. 2

    stop

    To discontinue a continuing matter, movement, phenomenon, etc.

    Korean definition: 계속되던 일, 움직임 등을 계속하지 않고 멈추게 하다.

    • The child just wouldn't stop crying and wailed for a whole hour.

    • She gave the child cold water to stop his persistent hiccups.

  3. 3

    end up

    To come to stay in a certain state or level without making progress any more.

    Korean definition: 더 이상의 진전이 없이 어떠한 상태나 정도에 머무르게 되다.

    • Our company's revenue growth this year ended up at a mere one percent.

    • Our school soccer team played well but ultimately ended up as runner-up.