The idiomatic expression "to stop someone" means to prevent or hinder someone from doing something, usually by using force or authority. It can also mean to bring an action to a halt, either temporarily or permanently.
I'm sorry for not stopping by earlier, but until now I've felt like a chicken running around with it's head cut off... lol. (simplenaturedecorblog.com)
Don't stop at using it to top greens. (thespruce.com)
And as always, thanks to all of our veteran party - goers for stopping by for this week's link up! (simplysweethome.com)