halted
ˈhɔltɪd
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Definition of halted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
interruptionstopped or paused temporarily
  • The project was halted due to budget issues.
interrupted paused suspended
2.
movementDatedlame or limping in movementDated
  • The halted horse struggled to keep up with the others.
hobbling lame limping
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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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  1. French:suspendu, boiteux, ...
  2. German:gestoppt, lahm, ...
  3. Italian:interrotto, claudicante, ...
  4. Spanish:parado, renqueante, ...
  5. Portuguese:parado, manco, ...
  6. Chinese:暂停的, 跛行的, ...
  7. Japanese:停止した, 足を引きずる, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَوَقِّف, أَعْرَج, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּשְׁהֶה, צוֹלֵעַ, ...
  10. Russian:приостановленный, хромой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зупинений, кульгавий, ...
  12. Hindi:रुका हुआ, लंगड़ा, ...
halt
hɔlt

Definition of halt - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
cease movementintr.stop moving or operatingintr.
  • The train halted at the station..
cease pause stop
2.
bring to stoptr.cause to stoptr.
  • She halted the discussion abruptly..
cease stop terminate
3.
militaryintr.TECH.stop marching or walkingintr.TECH.
  • The soldiers were ordered to halt.
cease pause stop
4.
decisionintr.DatedUKhesitate or be uncertainintr.DatedUK
  • She halted before answering the difficult question.
hesitate pause

Noun

1.
cessationtemporary or permanent stop
  • The construction came to a halt.
break interruption pause
2.
military orderTECH.command to stop marchingTECH.
  • The sergeant shouted 'Halt!' to the troops.
command directive order
3.
railwayDatedUKminor railway station without buildingsDatedUK
  • The train stopped at a small halt.
station stop

Adjective

physical conditionUKlame or limpingUK
  • The halt dog struggled to keep up with the others..
lame limping
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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.

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.

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  1. French:arrêter, arrêt, ...
  2. German:anhalten, Stillstand, ...
  3. Italian:arrestarsi, arresto, ...
  4. Spanish:detener, alto, ...
  5. Portuguese:parar, paragem, ...
  6. Chinese:停止, 中止, ...
  7. Japanese:停止する, 中断, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوَقَّفَ, تَوَقُّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַעֲצוֹר, עֲצִירָה, ...
  10. Russian:остановиться, остановка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зупинитися, припинення, ...
  12. Hindi:रुकना, ठहराव, ...
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