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halt

[hɒlt]

halt Definition

  • 1bring or come to an abrupt stop
  • 2a suspension of movement or activity, typically a temporary one

Using halt: Examples

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

  • Example

    The train halted at the station.

  • Example

    The negotiations have halted for the time being.

  • Example

    The company has put a halt to all new projects.

  • Example

    The economy has come to a halt due to the pandemic.

halt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for halt

Antonyms for halt

Phrases with halt

  • to gradually slow down and stop completely

    Example

    The traffic ground to a halt during rush hour.

  • to order or request that something stops

    Example

    The coach called a halt to the practice session due to the bad weather.

  • bring to a halt

    to cause something to stop moving or operating

    Example

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

Origins of halt

from Old High German 'haltan', meaning 'to hold'

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Summary: halt in Brief

The term 'halt' [hɒlt] refers to bringing or coming to an abrupt stop, as in 'The train halted at the station.' It can also refer to a suspension of movement or activity, as in 'The company has put a halt to all new projects.' 'Halt' is used in phrases like 'grind to a halt,' which means to gradually slow down and stop completely, and 'call a halt,' which means to order or request that something stops.

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