noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
suspension; pause; temporary halt; moratorium
General term for a temporary stop or suspension of an activity, service, or process. Can be used as a noun or with する.
大雨のため、電車の運行が一時停止された。
Train services were temporarily suspended due to heavy rain.
裁判所はその命令の執行を一時停止した。
The court issued a temporary halt on the enforcement of the order.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
stopping (at an intersection, railway crossing, etc.)
Specifically refers to a vehicle coming to a complete stop at a designated point, such as a stop sign or crossing. Often used in traffic contexts.
交差点では必ず一時停止してください。
Please come to a complete stop at the intersection.
踏切の手前で一時停止した。
I stopped before the railway crossing.