the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch
"the violinist's stopping was excellent"
The act of something that stops; a halt.
"The sudden stopping of the car caught everyone off guard."
In plain English: Stopping is when you bring something to an end so it no longer moves or happens.
"The sudden stopping of the car caused everyone to look back at the driver."
Usage: Use this noun to describe the specific moment or duration when motion ceases, such as in "a sudden stopping." It is often interchangeable with "stoppage," though the latter more frequently implies an obstruction causing the delay rather than just the act itself.
present participle of stop
"The children were laughing while stopping to admire the beautiful flowers in the garden."
In plain English: Stopping means bringing something to an end so it no longer moves or continues happening.
"The bus stopped at the red light to let passengers off."