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Stop running a small business (5)

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stall

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'stop running' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for stall that I've seen before include "Seat - prevaricate" , "Cowshed or stable" , "Commercial booth" , "seat in church" , "Theatre seat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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