(idiomatic, figuratively) Delayed or made slower
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To have prevented oneself from
“This committee is set up to prevent or stall for as long as possible the reaching of a decision.”
Past tense for to hinder or impede the progress or movement of
“Those scrutinizing the design may raise questions about potential problems that could stall the project.”
Past tense for to bring to a halt or stop
“We joined the traffic in the Easter Parade and managed to stall the car in front of the news cameras stationed across the street from St. Patrick's Cathedral.”
Past tense for to speak or act in a deliberately vague way to gain more time to deal with something
“She stared at the note, desperate to stall for time so she could offer a comforting response to Julia.”
Past tense for to stop operating or functioning
“Wet spark plugs and cables short out, causing the engine to stall.”
Past tense for to pause in indecision before doing something
Past tense for to postpone or assign to a later time or date
Past tense for to evade the truth, typically by being ambiguous
Past tense for to move or act at a slow speed
Past tense for to spend one's time in an aimless, idle way
Past tense for to cause to come to a stop or end
Past tense for to extend or draw out, typically a period or duration
Past tense for to be, or become, inactive or unchanging
Past tense for to stuff or fill completely or excessively
Past tense for to delay action until a particular time or event
Past tense for to fail to function or succeed
At rest, stationary, immobile, not moving
Delayed or put off until a later time
(idiomatic, figuratively) Delayed or made slower
Deprived of the ability to perform natural physical activities
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