stop short

Verb

 * 1) To come to a sudden and unexpected stop, particularly while speaking or driving a vehicle.
 * 2)  To voluntarily cease an attempt to reach a certain point.
 * 3)  To come to a stop before reaching a certain point.
 * 1)  To come to a stop before reaching a certain point.
 * 1)  To come to a stop before reaching a certain point.
 * 1)  To come to a stop before reaching a certain point.
 * 1)  To come to a stop before reaching a certain point.