stalling in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Definition
Stalling refers to the act of temporarily stopping or delaying progress, either due to mechanical failure (as with a vehicle) or by intentionally prolonging a situation (as in conversation or decision-making).
Sample Sentences
- The car was stalling on the steep hill, causing a traffic jam behind it.
- She was stalling for time while she thought of a good excuse for being late.
- Stalling during a presentation can make the audience lose interest quickly.
- The negotiations were stalling due to disagreements over the contract terms.
- He could feel his heart stalling as he awaited the results of the competition.