Stop working - translation, pronunciation and examples
stop working
cease functioning
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When to use stop working
перестать работать
устройство перестает работать
машина перестает работать
приложение перестает работать
экран перестает работать
stop working usage examples
Микроволновка может перестать работать, если жидкость попадёт внутрь.
The microwave might stop working if you spill liquid inside.
Мой старый пылесос перестал работать после многих лет эксплуатации.
My old vacuum cleaner stopped working after years of use.
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General neutral phrase meaning to cease operating (appliances, machines).
Common for mechanical failure; can apply to machines, cars or systems; implies a fault developing.
Colloquial British expression meaning to stop working, often after gradual wear.
Informal (mainly US) meaning to suddenly stop working; colloquial.
Common phrase (often on signs) indicating a device is not working properly.
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What's the difference between stop working / break down / give out / conk out / be out of order / die
General neutral phrase meaning to cease operating (appliances, machines).
The washing machine stopped working last night.
Стиральная машина перестала работать прошлой ночью.
Common for mechanical failure; can apply to machines, cars or systems; implies a fault developing.
The boiler broke down in the middle of winter.
Котёл сломался посреди зимы.
Colloquial British expression meaning to stop working, often after gradual wear.
The heater finally gave out after years of use.
Обогреватель наконец-то перестал работать после многих лет службы.
Informal (mainly US) meaning to suddenly stop working; colloquial.
My old radio conked out during the storm.
Моё старое радио выключилось во время шторма.
Common phrase (often on signs) indicating a device is not working properly.
The elevator is out of order — please use the stairs.
Лифт не работает — используйте лестницу.
Informal common usage for batteries/devices ceasing to work completely ('phone died').
My laptop died during the presentation.
Мой ноутбук сел во время презентации.
Formal/technical term for incorrect or faulty operation due to defect; used in reports.
The device malfunctioned during the test.
Устройство не сработало корректно во время теста.
Broad term meaning to stop working or to not perform the intended function; more general.
The old printer failed again.
Старый принтер снова вышел из строя.
My phone went dead before I could call.
Мой телефон разрядился, прежде чем я успел позвонить.
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How to pronounce stop working and what this word means
stop working translation: перестать работать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stop working
/ˈstɒp wɜːkɪŋ/
stop working translation
перестать работать
stop working examples
The microwave might stop working if you spill liquid inside.
stop working transcription
/ˈstɒp wɜːkɪŋ/, /tu stɑp ˈwɝkɪŋ/
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stop working meaning: what does it mean?
cease functioning
stop working pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stop working is pronounced as /ˈstɒp wɜːkɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stop working definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The microwave might stop working if you spill liquid inside. Translation: Микроволновка может перестать работать, если жидкость попадёт внутрь.
Is stop working part of Household Appliances vocabulary?
Yes, stop working (перестать работать) can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stop working part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, stop working (перестать работать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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