stall out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To stall completely; to come to an end or quit through stalling
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My car was running fine and then, for no reason, it stalled out.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To slow, come to a halt, and remain; to linger
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stall out” mean?
To stall completely; to come to an end or quit through stalling
Is “stall out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.