stop-over

The family enjoyed a brief stop-over in Singapore on their way to Australia.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A brief stay in the course of a journey: "stop-over" refers to a short interruption in a trip, typically for rest or to change modes of transport, such as a layover during a flight.
   • A place where such a stay occurs: The location, such as a city or hotel, where a traveler pauses during a longer journey.

Usage Examples

• (A brief stay in Singapore during the journey.)
• (The place where the stay occurred.)

Advanced Usage

• "to make a stop-over": to intentionally pause a journey for a short period.

  • They decided to make a stop-over in Paris to see the Eiffel Tower. (They planned a short stay in Paris during their trip.)

• "stop-over visa": a special visa required for travelers who pause in a country for a limited time.

  • You may need a stop-over visa if your layover is longer than 12 hours in that country. (A visa for a brief stay during travel.)

Variants and Related Words

• Stopover (noun, alternative spelling): same meaning as "stop-over".

  • The stopover in London was brief but enjoyable. (A short stay in London.)

• Stop (noun/verb): a general halt or cessation of movement.

  • The bus made a stop at the station. (A halt.)

Synonyms

• Layover: a period of waiting between connecting flights or journeys.

  • Our layover in Chicago was three hours. (A stop-over during air travel.)

• Break: a pause or interruption in a journey.

  • We took a break for lunch on the road trip. (A short stop.)

Related Idioms

• Stop-over point: a specific location where a journey is paused.

  • The hotel served as a convenient stop-over point for travelers. (A place to rest during travel.)

• No stop-over: a journey without any interruptions.

  • The flight was direct, with no stop-over. (Non-stop travel.)