hard stop

1. A mechanical device that limits the travel of a mechanism.

2. A definite time when someone must end a task; a non-negotiable deadline.

   I have a hard stop at 4 pm, so please try to cover everything in the meeting before then.

3. A tactic used by armed police to stop a vehicle believed to contain dangerous criminals.

4. Synonym of full stop.

1. Once Tom starts talking, he's hard to stop.

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2. Once Tom starts talking, it's hard to stop him.

   deWenn Tom erst einmal anfängt zu reden, ist es schwer, ihn wieder zum Schweigen zu bringen.

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3. I found it very hard to stop thinking about you.

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4. It's hard to stop smoking.

   ruБросить курить трудно.

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5. I should've tried harder to stop Tom.

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