halt

halt · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    (verb) To bring or come to a stop.

  2. 2.

    (noun) A temporary stop or pause.

  3. 3.

    (military command) An order to stop marching.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    call a halt — to order a stop to something
  • •
    grind to a halt — to slowly stop completely

Related words

Antonyms: continue, proceed, start
See also: cease, pause, stop
Synonyms: cease, pause, stop

Etymology

From German halten ("to hold, stop"), adopted into English in the 16th century.