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Definition of halting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
interruptionthe act of stopping or hesitating
- The halting of the parade surprised everyone.
Adjective
1.
movementnot smooth or continuous, often awkward or stopping often
- His halting steps showed he was unsure.
2.
lameDated UK disabled in the feet or legsDated UK
- The halting man struggled to climb the stairs.
Origin of halting
Old English, haltian (to limp)
Terms with halting included in their meaning
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speech
showing irregular or halting way of speaking
speech
speak in a confused or halting manner
legal
halting legal proceedings for treatment referral
technology
critical software bug halting development
technology
critical and major, halting progress or operation
photography
weakly acidic solution halting film development
Examples of halting in a sentence
The sudden halting of the escalator caused commuters to stumble. Her halting reply revealed her hesitation. The speech was delivered in halting fragments. The halting child needed assistance to walk. His halting gait was noticeable from afar.
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- French:arrêt, hésitant, ...
- German:Unterbrechung, stockend, ...
- Italian:interruzione, incerto, ...
- Spanish:detención, vacilante, ...
- Portuguese:interrupção, hesitante, ...
- Chinese:中止, 踌躇的, ...
- Japanese:中断, ぎこちない, ...
- Arabic:تَوَقُّف, مُتَقَطِّع, ...
- Hebrew:עֲצִירָה, מְקֻטָּע, ...
- Russian:остановка, неуверенный, ...
- Ukrainian:зупинка, нерівний, ...
- Hindi:रुकावट, असहज, ...
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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