Real Dictionary

stall
verb: If a process stalls, or if someone or something stalls it, the process stops but may continue at a later time.

stall in American English 1
to act or speak evasively or hesitantly so as to deceive or delay
intransitive verb: to be stalled or go through the process of stalling
noun: a compartment in a stable or shed for the accommodation of one animal
transitive verb: to assign to, put, or keep in a stall or stalls, as an animal or a car

stall in American English 2
a stable
to put, keep, or be kept in a stall
intransitive verb: to delay, esp. by evasion or deception

stall in Automotive Engineering
If a vehicle stalls or if you accidentally stall it, the engine stops suddenly.

stall in British English 1
noun: a compartment in a stable or shed for confining or feeding a single animal

stall in British English 2
noun: an evasive move; pretext
verb: to employ delaying tactics towards (someone); be evasive