halt
/hɔlt/
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Also a noun
Meaning
To bring something to an abrupt stop, or to come to a stop.
Bad weather halted construction on the bridge for several weeks.
The train suddenly halted right before entering the tunnel.
How it's used
This means “stop an activity or process”
- halt the project
“halt it.”
Officials decided to halt the project until safety concerns were addressed.
Collocations
- halt production
- halt operations
Meaning
A temporary or permanent stop, suspension, or pause in movement or activity.
Production came to a complete halt after the power failed.
The sudden halt of the bus caused passengers to stumble.
Collocations
- grind to a halt
- come to a halt
- bring to a halt
- screeching halt
- complete halt
Synonyms
- stoppage
- cessation
Antonyms
- resumption