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    Halt

    /hɔlt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A temporary stop or pause.
    The bus made a brief halt at the rest area.
    An interruption in movement or progress.
    After a long halt, the project resumed its activities.
    verb
    To stop or cause to stop.
    The train will halt at the next station.
    To bring to a halt; stop.
    She raised her hand to halt the discussion.
    To stop moving or operating.
    The vehicle came to a halt at the red light.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    stop
    To cause to cease moving or operating.
    pause
    A temporary stop or break.
    break
    An interruption in something.

    Slang Meanings

    Put on the brakes.
    When you realize you've messed up, just halt everything.
    Call it a day.
    After three hours of studying, I decided to halt for the night.