Meaning & Definition of word "Halt"

Halt

/hɔlt/

1. A temporary stop or pause.
- Example: The bus made a brief halt at the rest area.
2. An interruption in movement or progress.
- Example: After a long halt, the project resumed its activities.

1. To stop or cause to stop.
- Example: The train will halt at the next station.
2. To bring to a halt; stop.
- Example: She raised her hand to halt the discussion.
3. To stop moving or operating.
- Example: The vehicle came to a halt at the red light.

Middle English 'halt', from Old High German 'halta', meaning 'to hold back'.

halt and catch fire:

A computer term referring to a situation where a machine becomes unresponsive.

halt the presses:

An expression used to indicate an urgent need to stop publication.

stop:

To cause to cease moving or operating.

pause:

A temporary stop or break.

break:

An interruption in something.

Meaning: Put on the brakes.

Example Sentence: When you realize you've messed up, just halt everything.

Meaning: Call it a day.

Example Sentence: After three hours of studying, I decided to halt for the night.