Meaning of the word "stop press" in English
What does "stop press" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
stop press
US /stɑːp pres/
UK /stɒp pres/
Noun
a late news item added to a newspaper after the main printing has begun
Example:
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The editor decided to add a stop press item about the breaking scandal.
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The newspaper had a stop press section for urgent updates.
Exclamation
used to announce an important, often unexpected, piece of news
Example:
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Stop press! The local team won the championship!
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Oh, stop press! I just remembered I have a meeting at 3 PM.