halt

verb
UK: /hɔːlt/
US: /hɑːlt/

  1. To stop moving or doing something.

    1. The soldiers halt at the command of their captain.
    2. The project had to halt due to a lack of funding and resources.

  2. To cause someone or something to stop.

    1. The police halt the car.
    2. The protesters tried to halt the construction of the new highway.

Synonyms

terminate cease arrest end stop
halt noun

  1. A stop or pause, often temporary.

    1. Work came to a halt.
    2. The bus came to a sudden halt, throwing passengers forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "halt" in English means: To stop moving or doing something., To cause someone or something to stop..

The phonetic transcription of "halt" is /hɔːlt/ in British English and /hɑːlt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "halt": terminate, cease, arrest, end, stop.

Example usage of "halt": "The soldiers halt at the command of their captain.". More examples on the page.