put a stop to (something)

put a stop to (something)

To stop, cease, or conclude something. I'm going to put a stop to the corruption in this department once and for all! I wish my parents would put a stop to their bickering and just be civil to one another!See also: put, stop

put a stop to something

 and put an end to somethingto bring something to an end. I want you to put a stop to all this bad behavior. Please put an end to this conversation.See also: put, stop