stop-phrase

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A phrase consisting of one or more words, usually in a series, that is ignored by a search engine.

Examples

“Suppose ⟳ that “take ⟳ it easy” were a stop-phrase. Then, if a user searches for “take ⟳ it easy tonight”, the user will see ⟳ the same results as if he/she typed merely “tonight” assuming the latter is not similarly on the stop ⟳ list.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

stop-tap stop-time stop-work stop, an act of stopping stop, drop and roll stop!, enough!

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