opri Verb, opri ▼ ▶
- (transitive) to stop the movement of something
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(reflexive, or, (of means of transport), _, also) to stop one’s own movement
Tramvaiul a oprit în stație, iar mașinile au trebuit să oprească și ele în spatele lui.The tram stopped in the station, and the cars also had to stop behind it.
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(road transport) to voluntarily stop a vehicle for less than 5 minutes
Coordinate terms: staționa
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(road transport) to voluntarily stop a vehicle for less than 5 minutes
- (transitive) to stop, put an end to the progress of something
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(reflexive) to stop an activity of oneself [+ din (object)]
Nu mă pot opri din alunecat.I can’t stop myself from sliding.
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(transitive, uncommon) to reserve something for somebody or oneself
Nu am vândut toate biletele—ți-am oprit unul și ție.I haven’t sold all the tickets—I kept one for you.
- (transitive, archaic) to prohibit
Appox. usage (any sense): 369 per million words
Appox. usage (any sense): 369 per million words