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Stem the tide
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To slow or stop the flow of something.
"The news report stemmed the tide of concerned calls, but didn't stop them altogether."
Synonyms
stem
stanch
suppress
restem
bog in
back up
put the brakes on
tamp down
bring up
stall
put a stop to
call a halt
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