stop-off
Definition
- Noun:
- A "stop-off" refers to a brief pause or break in a journey, typically for rest, meals, or sightseeing, before continuing to the final destination.
Usage Examples
- (A short break during a trip to see a landmark.)
- (A pause for a meal while traveling.)
- (A layover or intermediate landing point.)
Advanced Usage
"to have a stop-off": to include a brief pause in a journey.
- They had a stop-off in the mountains to enjoy the scenery. (They paused briefly to appreciate the view.)
"stop-off point": a location used for a short break during travel.
- The small town served as a convenient stop-off point for weary travelers. (A place suitable for resting during a journey.)
Variants and Related Words
Stopover (n): a longer pause in a journey, often overnight.
- We had a stopover in Hong Kong for two days on our way to Japan. (A longer break than a stop-off.)
Layover (n): a short stop in air travel, usually between connecting flights.
- The layover in Chicago was only an hour. (A brief stop during a flight itinerary.)
Synonyms
- Break: a pause in an activity or journey.
- Pit stop: a brief stop, especially for fuel or refreshment during a trip.
- Rest stop: a designated area for resting during travel.
Related Idioms
To stop off at: to make a brief visit or pause at a place.
- I need to stop off at the bank before we go. (To make a quick visit to the bank.)
To break the journey: to interrupt a trip with a pause.
- We broke the journey in Madrid to see the museums. (To pause during travel to engage in an activity.)