"Stall" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To stop or halt the progress of something temporarily, often due to a problem or difficulty.
Example: The car stalled on the highway because of a flat tire.
Or, a stall can refer to a small enclosed space, often with three sides and an open front, where animals are kept.
Example: The farmer built a stall for the horses to graze in.
Alternatively, a stall can also mean to try to sell goods in a sales talk, often in an overly flattering manner.
Example: He tried to stall the customer with false promises to get them to buy the product.
To pursue or follow someone in a secretive or threatening manner, often with the intention of harassing or intimidating them.<br><br>Example: She felt uncomfortable when she saw her ex-boyfriend stalking her on the street.<br><br>Alternatively, in gardening, staking refers to the process of supporting or propping up plants to keep them upright and secure.
To follow or pursue someone in a secret or threatening manner, often in a way that makes the person being followed feel anxious or frightened.
A person who secretly follows another person, often with the intention of intimidating or harming them. This can include former partners, ex-partners, or complete strangers. A stalker may also track the victim's online activity or follow them on social media, sending unwanted messages or threats.
Stalkers are individuals who repeatedly follow, harass, or threaten another person, often in a secret or covert manner, without their consent. The legal definition of stalking varies from country to country, but it typically includes behaviors such as:<br><br> Following the person<br> Surveilling or monitoring the person's activities<br> Contacting the person directly or through others<br> Leaving threatening or intimidating messages or gifts<br> Damaging the person's property<br> Monitoring their online or digital activities<br><br>Stalkers may be motivated by any number of factors, including obsession, anger, jealousy, or a desire for control or revenge. In some cases, stalkers may be mentally ill, such as with a delusional disorder or a personality disorder.
To stalk refers to the act of following someone or something stealthily or secretly, usually in a way that is considered intrusive or threatening. It can also refer to a plant whose stem that grows upright, carrying the leaves at its top, such as a stalk of corn or wheat.
Having a sly or sneaky manner, often with the intention of getting something for selfish reasons.<br><br>Example: "He had a stalky friend who would often copy other people's ideas."
Stallage refers to a flat, usually paved, area where horses or other animals are stalled or kept.
A stallion is a male horse that has not been neutered, especially one that is used for breeding.
Stallions are male horses, typically over four years old, that have not been castrated. They are known for their muscular physique, energetic behavior, and distinctive stallion-like behavior, such as dominance and aggression.