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Antonyms of "roll"

Noun

1. Stop

Definition: a halt or cessation in movement or progress

Example sentence: After a long day of hiking, the hikers finally came to a stop to rest.

2. Standstill

Definition: a situation or condition in which there is no movement or activity at all

Example sentence: A major accident on the highway caused a standstill in traffic for hours.

3. Immobility

Definition: the state or quality of not moving

Example sentence: The patient's broken leg caused immobility, requiring the use of crutches.

Verb

1. Stop

Definition: to cease moving or functioning

Example sentence: The car suddenly stopped when the traffic light turned red.

2. Halt

Definition: to cause to stop moving or functioning

Example sentence: The teacher halted the students' conversation and began the class.

3. Stay

Definition: to remain in the same place or position

Example sentence: We decided to stay at home and watch a movie instead of going out.

4. Fix

Definition: to make something immobile or stationary

Example sentence: Please fix the broken chair so it doesn't roll anymore.

Adjective

1. Still

Definition: not moving or making a sound

Example sentence: The lake was so calm and still that the reflection of the mountains was perfectly clear.

2. Stationary

Definition: not moving or not intended to be moved

Example sentence: The stationary bike at the gym is a great way to get some exercise indoors.