stall

US /stɔl/

UK /stɔ:l/

B1

noun

  • Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
  • A table where things are sold at a market or fair
  • Small private area in a room for a toilet/shower
  • State in which an engine or machine stops working

verb

  • To put animals inside the room where they are kept
  • To stop suddenly because of a problem or issue
  • To try to slow down or cause a delay