English Expression · Intermediate
stop over
To stop by
Pronunciation: say stop over
Meaning
To stay at a place for a short time during a journey.
Example
We decided to stop over in Chicago for two days on our way to New York.
We decided to stop over in Chicago for two days on our way to New York.
Practice tips
- Practice stop over out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.