Elállítótól

Elállítótól is a grammatical form found in Hungarian, representing the ablative case from the noun elállító. The base noun is formed with the prefix el- and the agentive suffix -ító, indicating a device or component that causes an action—in this case, a stopping or halting action. The suffix -tól marks origin or source, so elállítótól means “from the elállító.” The term occurs primarily in technical or industrial contexts, where it designates the source of a stop signal or the origin of a halting action.

The exact meaning of elállító depends on context. In engineering and automation manuals, elállító can refer to a device or mechanism that stops a process, machine, or conveyance, such as a braking element, interlock, or safety switch. Because elállító is a specialized term, its specific function is defined by the surrounding documentation, equipment schematics, or manufacturer terminology. Consequently, elállítótól is used where the source of the stop is being described, rather than as a general everyday term.

In everyday Hungarian, more common terms for related concepts include megállító (stopping device) or megállító kapcsoló (stop switch). Elállítótól remains a niche form that appears mainly in technical texts. For readers outside specialized fields, the exact meaning is often clarified by the accompanying figure, part number, or description in a manual.