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be·lay    Audio Help   [bi-ley] Pronunciation Key verb, -layed, -lay·ing, noun
–verb (used with object)
1.Nautical. to fasten (a rope) by winding around a pin or short rod inserted in a holder so that both ends of the rod are clear.
2.Mountain Climbing.
a.to secure (a person) by attaching to one end of a rope.
b.to secure (a rope) by attaching to a person or to an object offering stable support.
3.(used chiefly in the imperative)
a.to cease (an action); stop.
b.to ignore (an announcement, order, etc.): Belay that, the meeting will be at 0900 instead of 0800.
–verb (used without object)
4.to belay a rope: Belay on that cleat over there.
–noun
5.Mountain Climbing. a rock, bush, or other object sturdy enough for a running rope to be passed around it to secure a hold.
[Origin: bef. 900; ME beleggen, OE belecgan. See be-, lay1]
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Thesaurus Entries
  Roget's II: The New ThesaurusCite This Source
Main Entry:  stop
Part of Speech:  verb
Definition:  To prevent the occurrence or continuation of a movement, action, or operation.
Synonyms:  arrest, cease, check, discontinue, halt, stall, stay, surcease
Idioms:  bring to a standstill, call a halt to, put a stop to
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
  Roget's II: The New ThesaurusCite This Source
Main Entry:  stop
Part of Speech:  verb
Definition:  To come to a cessation.
Synonyms:  arrest, cease, check, discontinue, halt, leave off, quit, stall, surcease
Idioms:  halt
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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