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stalled

/stɔld/ /stɑld/

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To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.

Examples :

"to stall an ox"

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Examples :

"to stall cattle"

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To come to a standstill.

Examples :

"The car stalled in the middle of the intersection. "

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To cause to stop making progress, to hinder, to slow down, to delay or forestall.

Examples :

"The heavy rain stalled our picnic plans. "

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To plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix.

Examples :

"to stall a cart"

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(of an engine) To stop suddenly.

Examples :

"The old car stalled at the traffic light, and we had to push it to the side of the road. "

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To cause the engine of a manual-transmission car to stop by going too slowly for the selected gear.

Examples :

"While learning to drive a manual car, I stalled the engine when I slowed down to turn the corner. "

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To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift.

Examples :

"The airplane stalled because the pilot tried to climb too steeply, causing it to lose lift and drop suddenly. "

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To live in, or as if in, a stall; to dwell.

Examples :

"The horses stalled in the barn each night, finding warmth and shelter from the cold. "

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To be stuck, as in mire or snow; to stick fast.

Examples :

"The car stalled in the deep snow, and we had to push it out. "

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To be tired of eating, as cattle.

Examples :

"The cattle stalled on the dry hay, preferring the fresh green pasture. "

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To place in an office with the customary formalities; to install.

Examples :

"Professor Thompson was officially stalled as the new Dean of the History Department in a formal ceremony. "

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To forestall; to anticipate.

Examples :

"The experienced mechanic stalled the engine's likely overheating by adding coolant before starting the long drive. "

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To keep close; to keep secret.

Examples :

"She stalled the information about her promotion because she wanted to surprise her family at dinner. "

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To employ delaying tactics against.

Examples :

"He stalled the creditors as long as he could."

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To employ delaying tactics.

Examples :

"Soon it became clear that she was stalling to give him time to get away."

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