yobitoめるmeru
1.

To call out to someone who is moving in order to get them to stop or pause their actions.

2.

To draw attention to oneself by addressing someone in motion, prompting them to come to a standstill.

3.

To engage with a person who is walking or driving by, asking them to halt for a moment.

Example:

その旅人は兵士に呼び止められて立ち止まった。