Meaning & Definition of word "Halting"
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Halting
/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. Present participle of halt; to stop or come to a pause.
- Example: The train was halting at each station as it made its way through the countryside.
adjective:
- 1. Characterized by hesitations or pauses; lacking fluency.
- Example: Her halting speech revealed her nervousness during the presentation.
- 2. Stopping or pausing intermittently.
- Example: The halting progress of the project caused frustration among the team members.
Etymology
From the verb halt, from Middle English 'haltien', from Old English 'haltian', meaning to limp or stop.
Common Phrases and Expressions
halting speech:
Speech that is characterized by pauses or interruptions.
halting progress:
Progress that is slow and not steady or smooth.
Related Words
halt:
to stop or cause to stop.
hesitant:
Undecided or unsure; uncertain.
Slang Meanings of halting
Meaning: Stumbling in conversation
Example Sentence: He was really halting when trying to ask her out.
Meaning: Taking too long to get to the point
Example Sentence: Stop being so halting and just tell me what you want.