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halted

[hɔːltɪd]

halted Definition

  • 1bring or come to an abrupt stop
  • 2pause in indecision before saying or doing something

Using halted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "halted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The train halted at the station.

  • Example

    The negotiations have halted due to disagreements.

  • Example

    She halted mid-sentence, unsure of what to say next.

halted Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for halted

Phrases with halted

  • to stop working or progressing, especially gradually or slowly

    Example

    The economy ground to a halt during the recession.

  • bring to a halt

    cause something to stop completely

    Example

    The police car chased the suspect and finally brought him to a halt.

  • a computer term that refers to a computer circuit board failure that causes the board to overheat and possibly catch fire

    Example

    The old computer's motherboard halted and caught fire, causing damage to the entire system.

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Summary: halted in Brief

The verb 'halted' [hɔːltɪd] means to bring or come to an abrupt stop, as in 'The train halted at the station,' or to pause in indecision before saying or doing something, as in 'She halted mid-sentence, unsure of what to say next.' It can be used in phrases like 'grind to a halt,' meaning to stop working or progressing, and 'bring to a halt,' meaning to cause something to stop completely.