Meaning of opri | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to stop the movement of something
   transitive
2. to stop one’s own movement
3. to voluntarily stop a vehicle for less than 5 minutes
4. to stop, put an end to the progress of something or the actions of someone
   transitive
5. to stop an activity of oneself
   reflexive
6. to reserve something for somebody or oneself
   transitive, uncommon
7. to prohibit
   archaic, transitive

Equivalents

Examples

“Tramvaiul a oprit în stație, iar mașinile au trebuit să oprească și ele în spatele lui.”

The tram stopped in the station, and the cars also had to stop behind it.

“Nu mă pot opri din alunecat.”

I can’t stop myself from sliding.

“Nu am vândut toate biletele—ți-am oprit unul și ție.”

I haven’t sold all the tickets—I kept one for you.

CEFR level