- stop something down
- Photography reduce the aperture of a lens with a diaphragm
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
stop something down
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stop something down Photography — reduce the aperture of a lens with a diaphragm. → stop … English new terms dictionary
power something down — ˌpower ˈdown | ˌpower sthˈdown derived to stop a machine, especially a computer, by turning off the electricity supply • We were told to power down at 9.45. • Log off or power down your system. Opp: ↑power something up … Useful english dictionary
shut something down — ˌshut sthˈdown derived to stop a factory, shop/store, etc. from opening for business; to stop a machine from working • The computer system will be shut down over the weekend. related noun ↑shutdown Main entry: ↑shutderived … Useful english dictionary
flag something down — ˌflag sb/sthˈdown derived to signal to the driver of a vehicle to stop by waving at them • She flagged down a passing motorist. Main entry: ↑flagderived … Useful english dictionary
damp something down — ˌdamp sthˈdown derived to make a fire burn more slowly or stop burning Main entry: ↑dampderived … Useful english dictionary
wave something down — ˌwave sth/sbˈdown derived to signal to a vehicle or its driver to stop by waving your hand Main entry: ↑wavederived … Useful english dictionary
stop — verb (stops, stopping, stopped) 1》 come or cause to come to an end. ↘discontinue an action, practice, or habit. 2》 prevent from happening or from doing something. ↘instruct a bank to withhold payment on (a cheque). ↘refuse to supply… … English new terms dictionary
flag someone/something down — HAIL, wave down, signal to stop, stop, halt. → flag … Useful english dictionary
wave someone/something down — FLAG DOWN, hail, stop, summon, call, accost. → wave * * * use one s hand to give a signal to stop to a driver or vehicle … Useful english dictionary
flag someone/something down — Syn: hail, wave down, stop, halt … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
