立ち止まる

たちどまる · also たちとまる

to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause

JLPT N2 common word Also written 立ち止る、立ちどまる、立止る、立ち留まる、立留まる、立留る

Meaning

v5rvi
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still

Example sentences

ふと通りに目をやると、行き交う人の中に、１人立ち止まり俺を見下ろす者がいた。

As I glanced at the street there was somebody looking down at me in the middle of those walking past each other.
老人は休むために少しの間立ち止まった。

The old man stopped for a moment to rest.
旅人は立ち止まって私に道を聞いた。

The traveler stopped to ask me the way.