stop short

/S T AA1 P SH AO0 R T/
verb
  1. 1

    To come to a sudden and unexpected stop, particularly while speaking or driving a vehicle.

  2. 2

    Usually with of, to voluntarily cease an attempt to reach a certain point.

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