stall Synonyms
Another word for stall
• noun (Context 1)
A small booth, stand, or counter from which goods are sold in a market.
"We bought fresh strawberries from a stand at the weekend farmer's market."
• verb (Context 2)
To delay, evade, or pause in order to gain time or avoid a decision.
"The committee decided to delay the project until more funding could be secured."
• noun (Context 3)
A compartment for a single animal in a stable or barn.
"The rancher led the tired horse back to its pen for the night."
• verb (Context 4)
To unexpectedly stop running or making progress (particularly of an engine, vehicle, or process).
"Her car stalled in the middle of the busy intersection, causing a minor traffic jam."
• noun (Context 5)
A condition in which an engine suddenly stops running, or an aircraft loses aerodynamic lift.
"The pilot safely recovered the airplane after it went into an unexpected aerodynamic stoppage."
Opposites of stall
The opposite of stall shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: