stopcontrol
nounUK /ˈstɒp kənˌtrəʊl/
US /ˈstɑːp kənˌtroʊl/
A button or switch that makes a machine stop.
Press the stopcontrol to turn off the machine.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of managing when something stops.
The stopcontrol of the train is handled by the driver.
3. A device that limits how far something can move.
The stopcontrol keeps the door from opening too wide.
4. A setting that prevents a process from continuing.
The app has a stopcontrol for downloads.