| bring to an end(expression, idiom, stop, hold, break) |
| bring to standstill(expression, idiom, stop, close) |
| call it a day(verb, expression, idiom, stop, hold) |
| cease(verb, stop, hold, break, drop) |
| cease fire(expression, stop, close, complete) |
| close down(expression, stop, close, complete) |
| close up(verb, expression, calm, dull, close) |
| cool it(verb, expression, stop, hold, calm) |
| curb(verb, stop, control, close) |
| desist(verb, stop, hold, break, drop) |
| discontinue(verb, stop, hold, break, drop) |
| draw up(verb, expression, stop, hold, break) |
| drop anchor(expression, stop, close, complete) |
| finish off(verb, expression, stop, drop, close) |
| frustrate(verb, stop, hold, control, close) |
| hold(verb, stop, break, drop, control) |
| hold at bay(expression, idiom, stop, close) |
| hold back(expression, stop, control, close) |
| impede(verb, stop, break, control, close) |
| intermit(verb, stop, close, reject) |