He suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Meaning: This sentence describes someone who unexpectedly ceased moving or doing something.

Choice of Words: Suddenly means to happen unexpectedly or without warning. Stop means to cease moving or doing something. Tracks are marks or impressions left on a surface by something that has passed over it.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The car stopped suddenly.
• The red car stopped suddenly at the light.
• The red car stopped suddenly at the intersection.
• The car stopped suddenly at the red light.
• The red car stopped suddenly at the traffic light.
• The red car stopped suddenly.
• The car stopped suddenly at the light.
• The car stopped suddenly and the dog ran away.
• The bird suddenly stopped singing and flew away.
• The car stopped suddenly at the traffic light.