stop over
Third Person
stops over
Present Participle
stopping over
Past Tense
stopped over
Past Participle
stopped over
1
to make a brief stop in the course of a journey, usually as a break
- The flight attendant announced that the plane would stop over in Atlanta before reaching the final destination.
- The bus will stop over at the amusement park for a few hours before completing the route.
- The cruise ship will stop over in three different ports during the week-long voyage.
- The tour guide announced that the bus would stop over in Venice before reaching the scheduled endpoint.
- On our way to the mountains, we will stop over at a local café to grab some coffee.
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2
to temporarily stay at a place for one night or a few nights while on road to another destination
- We decided to stop over in Paris for a night before continuing our journey to Rome.
- After a long drive, we chose to stop over at a cozy motel to rest and recharge.
- Due to a layover, we had the opportunity to stop over in Singapore and experience its vibrant culture.
- Travelers who stop over in Munich can explore the city's historic landmarks and enjoy its renowned beer gardens.
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