stop dead

/stɑp dɛd/
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Other forms: stopped dead; stops dead; stopping dead

Definitions of stop dead
  1. verb
    stop moving or become immobilized
    synonyms: freeze
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    types:
    fixate, settle on
    become fixed (on)
    type of:
    stand still
    remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile
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