I put out a hand to stop one of them.

I made as if to leave, but he put out a hand to stop me.

David put up his hand to stop the man from saying any more.

She put out a hand to stop me and I turned to face her.

She began to stand up to leave, but he put out a hand to stop her.

She put out a hand to stop me as I started to get up.

She held up her hand to stop me from saying anything.

I actually took hold of his hand to stop him.

He held up his hand to stop my next question.

He held out a hand to stop her for a second.