1. the action of bringing something to a halt
2. a place where a vehicle regularly stops to pick up passengers

1. present participle of stop; ceasing movement or activity

Examples

• The train is stopping at the next station.
• She’s stopping by the store on her way home.
• The sudden stopping of the car threw everyone forward.
• There’s no stopping him once he makes up his mind.
• The bus stopping is just around the corner.
• I’m stopping work early today.
• The stopping distance increases on wet roads.