Stopped in

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑpt ˈɪn/

Stopped in (verb)

  1. To arrive at a place for a short time, usually on the way to somewhere else.
  2. To bring a vehicle to a halt, often because of traffic, a rule, or a problem.
  3. To end or pause an action or process for a time, so it cannot continue right now.

Examples

  • I stopped in to say hello.
  • She stopped in for a quick chat.