Stops goals (4)
I believe the answer is:
ends
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'stops' is the first definition.
('end' can be a synonym of 'stop')
'goals' is the second definition.
('end' can be a synonym of 'goal')
(Other definitions for ends that I've seen before include "Objectives, purposes" , "Poles, aims" , "They may justify the means" , "'Goals, objectives (4)'" , "Send to conclusions" .)