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US/hɑːlt/
UK/hɔːlt/
a stop, especially a short or sudden one, in movement or activity
In context
The train came to a halt just outside the station.
Heavy snow brought traffic to a complete halt.
The workers called for a halt to the new plans.
Words that go with halt
verb + preposition
- come to a haltThe car came to a halt at the red light.
- grind to a haltProduction will grind to a halt during the strike.
- bring to a haltThe storm brought flights to a halt.
- call a halt toThe council called a halt to the project.
adjective + noun
- sudden haltA sudden halt threw everyone forward.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The car stopped to a halt.Correct: The car came to a halt.