stoping

[ stoh-ping ]

noun

, Geology.

1. a process by which magmas move upward in the earth by breaking off and engulfing blocks of overlying rocks.

stoping

/ ˈstəʊpɪŋ /

noun

1. geology the process by which country rock is broken up and engulfed by the upward movement of magma Also calledmagmatic stoping See also stope

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoping¹

First recorded in 1770–80; stope + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The inspirational quotes become increasingly absurd, disturbing, ungrammatical: “your ‘family’ is stoping you from being successful” — Anonymous; “The road to success is a rod that will take you to succes” — Colin R. Das.

From New York Times

A referee could be seen in video stoping play and security was called to remove the fan.

From Fox News

This is not only a problem of stoping the spread or locking away the offenders but a societal problem of how we as a society play a roll in incubating this evil.

From New York Times

"Let me be clear: I have consistently called on white males like me to step, take responsibility, and be a part of stoping the sexism and bigotry that other white males engage in," Avenatti wrote.

From Fox News

More often than not, such a ploy was successful in stoping City, and therein lies the challenge this season – can they find an effective plan B, particularly when Kaka is missing?

From The Guardian