The phrase "able to stop a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing someone's capability or capacity to prevent or halt something from occurring.
Example: "The new security system is able to stop a potential breach before it happens."
Alternatives: "capable of halting a" or "able to prevent a".
They will not be able to stop a run for the exits.
"They're a very good team, but you always want to be able to stop a losing streak".
With $550 billion of reserves, Russia ought to be able to stop a run on the rouble.
If loans violate the law, borrowers will be able to stop a foreclosure and sue to recover damages.
But stiff lobbying efforts were able to stop a so-called right to know bill proposed in California this year that stood to hurt the online industry.
She did help; aid workers, unlike politicians, might not be able to stop a war, but they can help keep a family alive, and a child drawing pictures.
Sometimes the endless discussion about burnout in health care creates its own form of burnout — a sense of hopelessness about being able to stop an epidemic.
Now, she and other influenza researchers want to get back to trying to figure out how the H5N1 virus could become more dangerous to humans and how health officials might be able to stop an emerging pandemic.
But by deploying some basic security strategies — and, more importantly, making a conscious shift in security mind-set — your company may be able to stop an attack in its tracks before it devastates your business.
If life is precious and helping our children to flourish is one of the most precious obligations we take on in life, then being able to stop an ill-conceived gestation is a sacred gift.
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