kusimamisha
koo-see-mah-MEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikusimamishakoo-see-mah-MEE-shah
Meaning
To make someone or something stop, to suspend a person or an activity for a time, or to set something upright.
Good to know
The causative of kusimama, to stand or stop: kusimamisha gari, to stop a car; kusimamishwa kazi, to be suspended from work. In politics, kusimamisha mgombea is to field a candidate.
Examples
- Askari alisimamisha basi kwa ukaguzi.The officer stopped the bus for an inspection.
- Bodi imemsimamisha kazi mkurugenzi kupisha uchunguzi.The board has suspended the director to allow an investigation.
- Chama kitasimamisha wagombea katika kata zote.The party will field candidates in every ward.
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