stops, stopped, stopping
to stop off
phrasal verb
Make a short visit or break during a journey
- 1We decided to stop off at the museum on our way home.
- 2They always stop off for coffee when driving to the city.
When you stop off during a journey, you take a short break or visit a place before continuing on your trip. It's like making a quick stop to rest, eat, or explore a new location before reaching your final destination.
Remember to plan your stop-offs in advance to make the most of your journey. Research interesting places to visit or good rest stops along the way to avoid wasting time or missing out on great experiences.
at the hotel reception
A Quick Detour
Lisa
Before we head to the conference, do you want to stop off at the café nearby?
Matthew
That sounds great. I could use a coffee.
Lisa
Perfect, it's just a five-minute walk from here.
Matthew
Let's do it. We have some time before the event starts.
at a shop
A Brief Pause for Books
Carol
I thought we could stop off here to grab that novel you wanted.
Timothy
Great idea! I've been meaning to pick it up before we head to the station.
Carol
Perfect timing then. We have a few minutes to spare.
Timothy
Yeah, let's make it quick so we don't miss our train.
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Similar to "to stop off":
- 1pause
- 2break