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Definition of halted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
interruptionstopped or paused temporarily
- The project was halted due to budget issues.
2.
movementDated lame or limping in movementDated
- The halted horse struggled to keep up with the others.
Expressions with halted
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interruption of a game due to poor lighting
The match ended early because bad light halted play.
Origin of halted
Old English, healdan (to hold)
Terms with halted included in their meaning
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service
temporarily halted or interrupted service
halted
not moving or progressing at all
halted
not moving or progressing at all
traffic
situation where progress is halted due to conflict
halted activity
temporarily stopped or not active
halted
completely stopped suddenly
inevitability
progress cannot be halted by resistance
metaphor
progress halted due to unfavorable conditions
Examples of halted in a sentence
The halted train caused delays for commuters. The halted man walked with a noticeable limp. Her halted gait made it difficult to keep pace.
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- French:suspendu, boiteux, ...
- German:gestoppt, lahm, ...
- Italian:interrotto, claudicante, ...
- Spanish:parado, renqueante, ...
- Portuguese:parado, manco, ...
- Chinese:暂停的, 跛行的, ...
- Japanese:停止した, 足を引きずる, ...
- Arabic:مُتَوَقِّف, أَعْرَج, ...
- Hebrew:מוּשְׁהֶה, צוֹלֵעַ, ...
- Russian:приостановленный, хромой, ...
- Ukrainian:зупинений, кульгавий, ...
- Hindi:रुका हुआ, लंगड़ा, ...
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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