noun
Meaning 1
A complete halt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- I skidded around the corner and came to a dead stop as I saw the accident.
Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
dead stop
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Sound
Pronunciation
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
Meaning 2
A sudden and complete halt in the sound, where all instruments or voices stop playing at the same time, creating a moment of silence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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History
Etymology
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