Halting

/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Present participle of halt; to stop or come to a pause.
The train was halting at each station as it made its way through the countryside.
adjective
Characterized by hesitations or pauses; lacking fluency.
Her halting speech revealed her nervousness during the presentation.
Stopping or pausing intermittently.
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

Stumbling in conversation
He was really halting when trying to ask her out.
Taking too long to get to the point
Stop being so halting and just tell me what you want.