stall

[stɔːl]

stall Definition

• 1. a stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area
• 2. a small seat without a back, for one person
• 3. to cause to stop making progress; bring to a halt

Using stall: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stall" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I bought some fresh vegetables from the market stall.

• Example

  The bathroom stall was occupied.

• Example

  The car stalled on the highway.

• Example

  The negotiations have stalled due to disagreements.

stall Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stall

• booth
• kiosk
• delay
• halt
• stop
• stand

Antonyms for stall

• continue
• proceed

Phrases with stall

• stall for time

  to delay or use up time in order to gain an advantage or avoid having to deal with something immediately

  Example

  He asked for a break to stall for time and think about his answer.

• stall speed

  the minimum speed at which an aircraft can maintain level flight

  Example

  The pilot lowered the flaps to reduce the stall speed.

• stall tactic

  a strategy used to delay or obstruct progress in a process or discussion

  Example

  The opposition party used a stall tactic to prevent the bill from being passed.

Origins of stall

from Old English 'steall', meaning 'place'

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Summary: stall in Brief

The term 'stall' [stɔːl] refers to a stand or booth for selling goods, a small seat without a back, or causing something to stop making progress. Examples include 'I bought some fresh vegetables from the market stall.' and 'The car stalled on the highway.' Phrases like 'stall for time' denote delaying tactics, while 'stall speed' refers to the minimum speed for an aircraft to maintain level flight.