Stopdoel

Stopdoel is a Dutch term that does not have a single, universally accepted definition. It is a compound formed from stop and doel (goal or objective), and its meaning varies by context. In many cases it appears in informal or domain-specific language rather than as an established technical term.

In sports, particularly football, stopdoel can be used informally to describe a defender’s action of stopping a ball near the goal line or preventing the ball from entering the net. It is not an official technical label in governing bodies’ terminology, but it can surface in coaching comments, match reports, or training drills as a way to describe a decisive defensive or goalkeeper action.

In risk management, safety, or project governance, stopdoel may denote a stopping objective or stopping rule—the criterion that triggers a halt to a process, activity, or project. This usage is typically organizational or programmatic, and the exact definition depends on internal policies, risk thresholds, and decision-making hierarchies.

In computing or algorithms, stopdoel can be interpreted as a stop condition or stopping criterion for a loop, process, or search. Here, the intended outcome is to terminate execution once a certain condition is met. In practice, the more common terms are stop condition or termination criterion, with stopdoel appearing mainly in translated or informal contexts.

Because stopdoel lacks a standardized definition, readers should rely on context to interpret its meaning. If encountered in documentation or communication, clarifying its intended scope with the author or organization is advisable.

See also: stopping criteria, stop condition, termination criterion.