This is the 14261st most frequent Russian word.
остановиться
To stop or pause.
In this sentence, 'остановиться' means 'to stop or stay temporarily', often for a rest or a temporary purpose while traveling.
Нам пришлось остановиться на ночлег в этом маленьком городке.
We had to stop for an overnight stay in this small town.
Here, 'остановиться' implies halting movement, especially referring to ceasing to move when driving or walking.
Пожалуйста, остановитесь, когда перед вами появится знак «СТОП».
Please stop when the stop sign appears in front of you.
In this context, 'остановиться' means 'to decide on or choose something after considering options', shifting the focus from a physical stop to a figurative decision-making process.