fermata

Definitions of fermata
  1. noun
    the act of stopping something
    synonyms: arresto
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    type of:
    atto, azione, fatto
    something that people do or cause to happen
  2. noun
    a brief stay in the course of a journey
    synonyms: sosta
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    type of:
    frenata, permanenza, residenza, soggiorno, stato
    continuing or remaining in a place or state
  3. noun
    a spot where something halts or pauses
    synonyms: stazione, tappa
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    types:
    scalo
    a stopping place on a journey
    type of:
    esilio, località, luogo, posto, sito
    a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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