to bring something to a standstill

Definition & Meaning of "bring something to a standstill"

to bring something to a standstill
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to cause something to stop moving or functioning completely

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The accident on the highway brought traffic to a standstill.
The unexpected breakdown brought the vehicle to a standstill in the middle of the road.
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