Stop over Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Travel Interruption Used when there's a planned brief break in a journey, often for rest. We'll stop over in Bangkok before reaching our final destination. Pro Tip 2/3Planned Visit Refers to visiting a location on purpose as a break from travel, not by coincidence. During our trip, we're going to stop over at the Grand Canyon. Pro Tip 3/3Not a Destination Indicates that the place is not the final destination, but a temporary halt. Let's stop over in this town to rest before we drive through the night.