How to sign “Stop” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Stop” instead
Step by step
- Hold your non-dominant hand flat, palm up.
- Bring your dominant flat hand down sharply onto the palm, like a karate chop.
Practice tip
Sharp and clear — urgency is in the movement.
Fingerspell “Stop”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.