To stop moving; to come to a halt — used intransitively for vehicles, people, or things coming to rest.
電車が駅で止まった。
The train stopped at the station.
時計が止まっているのに気づいた。
I noticed the clock had stopped.
急に車が止まったので、びっくりした。
The car stopped suddenly, so I was surprised.
To cease functioning, to be suspended or discontinued (an operation, supply, or service halting).
工場の生産が一時的に止まった。
Factory production temporarily stopped.
水道の工事で水が止まる時間があります。
There will be times when the water is cut off due to pipe work.
To alight or perch on (e.g., a bird perching) or to remain/stay at a place briefly.
スズメが電線に止まっている。
A sparrow is perched on the wire.
旅行の途中で小さな町に数日止まった。
I stopped in a small town for a few days during the trip.