

They tried to stem the flow of water.
To stop or restrict the flow of something.
She worked hard to stem the tide of misinformation.
The government aims to stem the rise of crime in the city.
Doctors are trying to stem the spread of the disease.
stem the flow
stem the tide
stem the spread
stop
halt
restrict
The flower grew from a strong stem.
The main part of a plant that supports leaves and flowers.
The stem of the plant is green.
She cut the stem to make a bouquet.
The stem holds the leaves high.
flower stem
plant stem
stem length
stalk
trunk
branch