| deter(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| drop anchor(expression, stop, close, end, complete) |
| frustrate(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| hamper(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| hold at bay(expression, idiom, stop, close, end) |
| hold back(expression, stop, close, end, complete) |
| impede(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| interrupt(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| punctuate(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| put a cork in(expression, idiom, stop, close, end) |
| rest(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| stand still(expression, stop, close, end, complete) |
| suspend(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| wait(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| adjourn(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| bring to an end(expression, idiom, stop, hold, break) |
| come to an end(expression, idiom, stop, close, end) |
| curb(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| end(verb, stop, hold, break, drop) |
| intermit(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |