This is the 7082nd most frequent Korean word.
정차했다
"Stopped" (referring to a vehicle).
The word "정차했다" indicates the act of stopping as a verb, specifically used in the context of vehicles halting momentarily or as planned.
기차가 역에서 정차했다.
The train stopped at the station.
Here, "정차했다" describes the mandatory halting at a traffic signal, implying a temporary stop.
버스가 신호등 앞에서 정차했다.
The bus stopped in front of the traffic light.
In this usage, "정차했다" refers to the purposeful action of stopping performed by the taxi for the event of picking up.