Stop a goal (3)

I believe the answer is:

end

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'stop' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'a goal' is the second definition.
('end' can be a synonym of 'goal')

(Other definitions for end that I've seen before include "border?" , "Aim; terminate" , "Remainder" , "Closure" , "'Conclusion, finale (3)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, the Evening Standard and The Times.

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