Definition
Definition of HALT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
- Remember HALT before reacting to stress.
Abbreviation
abr: high-altitude long-enduranceTECH. aircraft that can fly high for a long timeTECH.
- The drone is a HALT used for surveillance.
Origin of HALT
Old English healdan (to hold)
Terms with HALT included in their meaning
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halt
cease movement or action
media
halt the playback temporarily
transportation
place where buses or trains halt
halt
stop functioning suddenly
halt
cause something to stop moving or happening
halt
cease moving or progressing
halt abruptly
cease movement suddenly
directions
instruct a driver to halt the vehicle
traffic
cause vehicles to halt
transportation
designated place where trams halt to pick up or drop off passengers
halt
stop the progress of something
halt
the slowing or stopping of progress
halt activity
stop the continuous progress of an activity or process
at a halt
in a state of cessation
halt
the act of something that stops or halts
communication halt
stop communication or updates, especially in digital contexts
halt
cause something to stop completely
halt
reach a point where no further progress is made
halt
cease all activity or progress
halt progress
stop improving or increasing
metaphorical
mechanism to halt an activity swiftly
halt
complete stop of movement or activity
temporary stop
halt something temporarily
temporary halt
temporarily stopping or delaying something
Examples of HALT in a sentence
HALT can prevent unnecessary arguments. A HALT can monitor weather patterns for days. The military deployed a HALT for border patrol.
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- French:HALT, ...
- German:Selbstcheck bei Stress, HALT, ...
- Italian:controllo dei bisogni di base, HALT, ...
- Spanish:HALT, ...
- Portuguese:verificação das necessidades básicas, HALE, ...
- Chinese:情绪失控前先检查基本需求, 高空长航时, ...
- Japanese:基本欲求チェック, HALT, ...
- Arabic:توقف وفكر في احتياجاتك الأساسية, طائرة تحلق على ارتفاع عالٍ لمدة طويلة, ...
- Hebrew:תִּזְכּוֹרֶת לַעֲצוֹר וּלְבָדֹק אִם אַתָּה רָעֵב כּוֹעֵס בּוֹדֵד אוֹ עָיֵף, מַלַּט שׁוֹהֶה בְּגוֹבַהּ רָב לְאוֹרֶךְ זְמַן, ...
- Russian:проверка на голод, злость, одиночество и усталость, БПЛА ВДП, ...
- Ukrainian:перевір, чи ти не голодний, злий, самотній або втомлений, висотний літальний апарат великої тривалості польоту, ...
- Hindi:ठहरो और अपनी बुनियादी ज़रूरतें जाँचो, उच्च-ऊँचाई दीर्घ-सहनशीलता विमान, ...
Definition of halt - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cease movementintr. stop moving or operatingintr.
- The train halted at the station..
2.
bring to stoptr. cause to stoptr.
- She halted the discussion abruptly..
3.
militaryintr. TECH. stop marching or walkingintr. TECH.
- The soldiers were ordered to halt.
4.
decisionintr. Dated UK hesitate or be uncertainintr. Dated UK
- She halted before answering the difficult question.
Noun
1.
cessationtemporary or permanent stop
- The construction came to a halt.
2.
military orderTECH. command to stop marchingTECH.
- The sergeant shouted 'Halt!' to the troops.
3.
railwayDated UK minor railway station without buildingsDated UK
- The train stopped at a small halt.
Adjective
physical conditionUK lame or limpingUK
- The halt dog struggled to keep up with the others..
Expressions with halt
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cause something to stop moving or progressing
The protest brought traffic to a halt.
order or decide to stop an activity
The manager decided to call a halt to the project due to budget cuts..
stop suddenly and completely
The project came to a screeching halt due to lack of funds.
stop moving or working slowly, often because of a problem
The project ground to a halt after funding ended.
become very surprised or shocked
He halted in his tracks upon hearing the unexpected news.
stop suddenly and completely, often after slowing down
The project came to a grinding halt after the funding ended.
stop suddenly with a jarring motion
The car jolted to a halt at the red light.
abrupt end to an activity or process
The project came to a screeching halt.
people with physical disabilities affecting walking
The charity event supported the halt and the lame.
stop with shaking or vibrations
The old car juddered to a halt on the road.
sudden stop without warning
The car came to an abrupt halt.
ask people to stop an activity or event
The leader called for a halt to the meeting.
stop moving or progressing
The car came to a halt at the red light.
stop moving suddenly with a sharp, quick movement
The train jerked to a halt at the station.
stop gradually with irregular sounds or movements
The old car sputtered to a halt on the highway.
Origin of halt
Old English, healdan (to hold)
Examples of halt in a sentence
He halted abruptly when he saw the sign. The officer halted the traffic for the parade. They halted production due to a technical issue. The commander signaled the troops to halt immediately. During the drill, the unit was instructed to halt at the marker. He halted at the crossroads, unsure of which path to take.
The committee halted its decision-making process to gather more information. The meeting came to a sudden halt. Traffic came to a halt due to the accident. The sudden halt caused confusion among the ranks. A halt was ordered to assess the situation. Passengers disembarked at the rural halt. The halt was barely visible in the fog. The halt horse was given special care. She adopted a halt cat from the shelter.
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- French:arrêter, arrêt, ...
- German:anhalten, Stillstand, ...
- Italian:arrestarsi, arresto, ...
- Spanish:detener, alto, ...
- Portuguese:parar, paragem, ...
- Chinese:停止, 中止, ...
- Japanese:停止する, 中断, ...
- Arabic:تَوَقَّفَ, تَوَقُّف, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲצוֹר, עֲצִירָה, ...
- Russian:остановиться, остановка, ...
- Ukrainian:зупинитися, припинення, ...
- Hindi:रुकना, ठहराव, ...
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