| bring to standstill(expression, idiom, stop, close) |
| cease fire(expression, stop, close, complete) |
| close down(expression, stop, close, complete) |
| cool it(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, close) |
| cut short(expression, stop, close, complete) |
| desist(verb, stop, close, complete) |
| deter(verb, stop, close, complete) |
| draw up(expression, stop, close, complete) |
| drop anchor(expression, stop, close, complete) |
| frustrate(verb, stop, close, complete) |
| hamper(verb, stop, close, complete) |
| hold at bay(expression, idiom, stop, close) |
| impede(verb, stop, close, complete) |
| pull up(expression, stop, close, complete) |
| punctuate(verb, stop, close, complete) |
| put a cork in(expression, idiom, stop, close) |
| stem(verb, stop, close, complete) |
| bar(verb, stop, close, complete) |
| break off(expression, stop, close, time) |
| bring to an end(expression, idiom, stop, close) |