What red can signify (4)

I believe the answer is:

stop

(Other definitions for stop that I've seen before include "Plug - organ knob - bus halt - period" , "Intercept" , "port of call" , "Hold on" , "Come to a halt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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