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to halt
01
to make someone or something stop
Transitive: to halt sb/sth
Examples
An unexpected obstacle on the railroad tracks forced the train conductor to halt the locomotive.
The security guard quickly halted the suspicious individual at the entrance and asked for identification.
02
to a stop moving, usually suddenly or abruptly
Intransitive
Examples
The train began to halt as it approached the crowded station.
The marathon runner felt a sharp pain in her leg, forcing her to halt momentarily.
03
to stop or bring an activity, process, or operation to an end
Transitive: to halt a process or activity
Examples
The company decided to halt the production of the outdated model.
Due to financial constraints, the organization had to halt several ongoing projects until funding could be secured.
Halt
Examples
The train came to a sudden halt at the station, allowing passengers to board.
There was a halt in production due to a machinery malfunction.
02
the occurrence of something coming to a complete stop or conclusion
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
The horse was old and halt, barely able to stand.
Soldiers carried the halt man to safety.
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