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to halt
01
detener, parar
to make someone or something stop
Transitive: to halt sb/sth
Ejemplos
An unexpected obstacle on the railroad tracks forced the train conductor to halt the locomotive.
Un obstáculo inesperado en las vías del ferrocarril obligó al conductor del tren a detener la locomotora.
The security guard quickly halted the suspicious individual at the entrance and asked for identification.
El guardia de seguridad detuvo rápidamente al individuo sospechoso en la entrada y pidió identificación.
02
detener, parar
to a stop moving, usually suddenly or abruptly
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The train began to halt as it approached the crowded station.
El tren comenzó a detenerse cuando se acercaba a la estación llena de gente.
The marathon runner felt a sharp pain in her leg, forcing her to halt momentarily.
El corredor de maratón sintió un dolor agudo en su pierna, lo que la obligó a detenerse momentáneamente.
03
detener, parar
to stop or bring an activity, process, or operation to an end
Transitive: to halt a process or activity
Ejemplos
The company decided to halt the production of the outdated model.
La empresa decidió detener la producción del modelo obsoleto.
Due to financial constraints, the organization had to halt several ongoing projects until funding could be secured.
Debido a limitaciones financieras, la organización tuvo que detener varios proyectos en curso hasta que se pudiera asegurar la financiación.
Halt
Ejemplos
The train came to a sudden halt at the station, allowing passengers to board.
El tren llegó a un alto repentino en la estación, permitiendo a los pasajeros abordar.
There was a halt in production due to a machinery malfunction.
Hubo un alto en la producción debido a un mal funcionamiento de la maquinaria.
02
the occurrence of something coming to a complete stop or conclusion
Ejemplos
The ceasefire marked the halt of hostilities in the region.
The sudden halt of the concert disappointed the audience.
03
the condition of being inactive, stationary, or at rest, typically following an interruption
Ejemplos
The river was in a halt during the drought, with little visible flow.
The city experienced a halt of daily life during the blackout.
halt
01
having impaired or disabled feet or legs
Ejemplos
The horse was old and halt, barely able to stand.
Soldiers carried the halt man to safety.
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