stop press: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    UKAustraliaCanadajournalisticformalidiomatic
    • A directive to halt printing or publication at once in order to include urgent, late-breaking information.
    • An instruction used in newsrooms to interrupt production so that a significant development can be added to the edition.

    Examples

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    • The editor shouted 'Stop press!' when the breaking news about the election results came in.

      The editor shouted 'Stop press!' when the breaking news about the election results came in.

    • They had to stop press immediately to add the latest weather warnings to the morning edition.

      They had to stop press immediately to add the latest weather warnings to the morning edition.

    • Before the newspaper went out, the chief called a stop press to include the CEO’s resignation.

      Before the newspaper went out, the chief called a stop press to include the CEO’s resignation.

  • 2.

    UKUSinformalidiomatic
    • A phrase announcing breaking news or an important last-minute item that warrants immediate attention.

    Examples

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    • Stop press! The championship final has been postponed due to weather conditions.

      Stop press! The championship final has been postponed due to weather conditions.

    • The reporter interrupted with a stop press announcing a major diplomatic breakthrough.

      The reporter interrupted with a stop press announcing a major diplomatic breakthrough.

    • Stop press: The company just announced a surprise merger, shaking up the industry overnight.

      Stop press: The company just announced a surprise merger, shaking up the industry overnight.

Examples:

  • EN: Donnie is now threatening to stop press briefings.
    TE: మీడియా కథనాలకు తక్షణం ఆపాలని వర్మ సూచించాడు.
  • EN: The police have no right to stop press conferences.
    TE: మీడియా సమావేశం నిర్వహణకు అనుమతి ఇవ్వవద్దంటూ పోలీసుల ఆదేశాలున్నాయి.
  • EN: - Seven, stop press.
    ES: Siete, es la última hora.
  • EN: The headlines aren't interesting, so it must be in the stop press.
    ES: Los títulos no son interesantes, debe ser algo de último momento.
    ID: Berita utama tidak menarik, jadi harus di pemberitaan.
  • EN: This is just the stop press.
    ES: Esto es sólo la nota de último momento.
    ID: Ini hanya pemberitaan pers.
  • EN: Yes. Er, nothing in the "stop press"?
    ES: Sí. ¿No hay nada en el "stop press"?
  • EN: We will stop press on the issue of the newspaper as well.
    ES: - Hasta que finalice el juicio. - Pospusimos la salida de la publicación ¿En serio?
  • EN: Hey guys, stop press now!
    ES: Hola chicos, dejen de escribir ya!
  • EN: He undertakes the country's first whistle-stop press tour.
    ES: Emprende la primera gira múltiple de prensa.
  • EN: If you want to stop press "HOLD"
    HI: यदि आप हों 'स्टॉकिंग' की शिकार

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