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Noun They put a halt to the rumors. The car skidded to a halt.

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Verb

Jefferson gained 8 yards up the middle on the next play, but linebacker Von Young wrenched the ball free and scrambled on top of it to halt the series.

Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2022 In the days leading up to the final vote for Boston’s next superintendent, civil rights leaders and education advocates called on district leaders to halt the vote or extend the process after the search committee presented only two finalists.

Adria Watson, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Ahead of a Friday deadline for a possible worker strike, railroads had prepared to halt the shipment of crops as soon as Thursday, while shipments of farm fertilizers were delayed this week.

Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 In 2020 then-Rep. Will Hurd wrote an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle urging the federal government to halt the project on national-security grounds.

Lars Erik Schönander And Geoffrey Cain, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school board voted 5-1 Wednesday night to halt the district’s existing policy for review.

Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 The Brazilian government has required Apple to halt iPhone sales that do not include a battery charger, claiming that Apple is selling an incomplete product.

Devika Rao, The Week, 6 Sep. 2022 Graham asked for an emergency stay over the order to testify, pending appeal, and asked the district judge to halt the grand jury's ability to enforce the subpoena.

Graham Kates, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2022 The state Public Utilities Commission in December proposed major changes to the program that critics said would halt the growth of solar statewide.

Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2022

Noun

Aqib Talib’s budding broadcasting career hit a sudden halt this month when he was involved with a tragedy at a 9-and-under youth football game.

Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 That move brought the first day of jury selection to a sudden halt earlier this month.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 That move brought the first day of jury selection to a sudden halt earlier this month.

CBS News, 16 Aug. 2022 Little did Franti, or anyone else, know that the world and all its plans would screech to a sudden halt for far more than 30 days.

Tricia Despres, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 When the pandemic hit, many human routines came to a sudden halt.

New York Times, 16 July 2022 The ball screamed off Jordan Luplow’s bat in excess of 106 miles per hour but came to a sudden halt in the glove of Colorado Rockies shortstop Garrett Hampson, who barely needed to move to snag the final out of the game.

Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2022 Despite being pressed for time, a sound distinct to the area brings me to a sudden halt: A crowd is dancing to live go-go.

Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2022 His entire team was gone, and this three-year ride, which included headlining tours and performances with the likes of Nickelodeon star Miranda Cosgrove, came to a sudden halt.

ELLE, 24 June 2022

Verb

But without a deal among the 12 unions in talks back in Washington, Biden also knew that a stoppage might have begun as early as Friday that could halt shipments of food and fuel at a cost of $2 billion a day.

Time, 15 Sep. 2022 Lawmakers at both state and federal levels must work with victim advocates to craft new laws that halt the spread of nude images and hold individual perpetrators and their enablers legally accountable through the courts.

Danielle Keats Citron, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 But without a deal among the 12 unions in talks back in Washington, Biden also knew that a stoppage might have begun as early as Friday that could halt shipments of food and fuel at a cost of $2 billion a day.

Josh Boak And Zeke Miller, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Injuries don't just take a player off the field but also halt his momentum.

Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 The film opens by recalling the Nazi genocide of the Jews, with a reminder of how little the United States did to try and halt the slaughter.

Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 Brenner said advocates are looking into last-ditch efforts that could halt plans already set into motion.

Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2022 Richard Horgan hopes the therapy will halt any further decline in Terry’s strength.

Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 The Taliban have struggled to govern and halt the sharp economic decline that has pushed millions more Afghans into poverty and even hunger.

Rahim Faiez, ajc, 14 Aug. 2022

Adjective

This is when the fairytale comes crashing to a halt smack-dab in the middle of the Footprint Center.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2021 Minor posted its biggest quarterly loss in the three months ended June and has cut thousands of jobs to stay afloat after the pandemic ground to a halt global travel and tourism.

Natnicha Chuwiruch, Bloomberg.com, 9 Oct. 2020 In addition to full-time jobs for recent graduates, many spring and summer internships came to a halt mid-program or were canceled before the summer began due to the pandemic.

Kaitlin Edquist, chicagotribune.com, 4 Aug. 2020 In October, the Washington Department of Ecology ordered the company to keep its site clean and halt discharge of wastewater to storm drains.

Scott Morris, ProPublica, 30 June 2010 He is expected to visit Tokyo Thursday and his office has lodge a formal complaint and request that US forces halt flight operations until the cause of Tuesday's accident is determined.

Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 13 Dec. 2017 See More

单词	halt
释义	halt 1 of 4 verb (1) ˈhȯlt halted; halting; halts intransitive verb 1 : to cease marching or journeying 2 : discontinue, terminate the project halted for lack of funds transitive verb 1 : to bring to a stop the strike halted subways and buses 2 : to cause the discontinuance of : end halt hostilities halt 2 of 4 noun : stop The car came to a halt. brought production to a halt halt 3 of 4 verb (2) halted; halting; halts intransitive verb 1 : to walk or proceed lamely : limp 2 : to be in a state of uncertainty or doubt between alternate courses or choices : waver 3 : to display weakness or imperfection : falter The argument often halts and sometimes breaks down completely. halt 4 of 4 adjective : having a manner of walking that is impaired by a limp : lame Synonyms Verb (1) arrest bring up catch check draw up fetch up hold up pull up stall stay still stop Noun deadlock gridlock impasse logjam Mexican standoff stalemate standoff standstill Verb (2) hobble limp See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun They put a halt to the rumors. The car skidded to a halt. Recent Examples on the Web Verb Jefferson gained 8 yards up the middle on the next play, but linebacker Von Young wrenched the ball free and scrambled on top of it to halt the series. Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2022 In the days leading up to the final vote for Boston’s next superintendent, civil rights leaders and education advocates called on district leaders to halt the vote or extend the process after the search committee presented only two finalists. Adria Watson, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Ahead of a Friday deadline for a possible worker strike, railroads had prepared to halt the shipment of crops as soon as Thursday, while shipments of farm fertilizers were delayed this week. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 In 2020 then-Rep. Will Hurd wrote an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle urging the federal government to halt the project on national-security grounds. Lars Erik Schönander And Geoffrey Cain, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school board voted 5-1 Wednesday night to halt the district’s existing policy for review. Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 The Brazilian government has required Apple to halt iPhone sales that do not include a battery charger, claiming that Apple is selling an incomplete product. Devika Rao, The Week, 6 Sep. 2022 Graham asked for an emergency stay over the order to testify, pending appeal, and asked the district judge to halt the grand jury's ability to enforce the subpoena. Graham Kates, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2022 The state Public Utilities Commission in December proposed major changes to the program that critics said would halt the growth of solar statewide. Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2022 Noun Aqib Talib’s budding broadcasting career hit a sudden halt this month when he was involved with a tragedy at a 9-and-under youth football game. Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 That move brought the first day of jury selection to a sudden halt earlier this month. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 That move brought the first day of jury selection to a sudden halt earlier this month. CBS News, 16 Aug. 2022 Little did Franti, or anyone else, know that the world and all its plans would screech to a sudden halt for far more than 30 days. Tricia Despres, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 When the pandemic hit, many human routines came to a sudden halt. New York Times, 16 July 2022 The ball screamed off Jordan Luplow’s bat in excess of 106 miles per hour but came to a sudden halt in the glove of Colorado Rockies shortstop Garrett Hampson, who barely needed to move to snag the final out of the game. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2022 Despite being pressed for time, a sound distinct to the area brings me to a sudden halt: A crowd is dancing to live go-go. Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2022 His entire team was gone, and this three-year ride, which included headlining tours and performances with the likes of Nickelodeon star Miranda Cosgrove, came to a sudden halt. ELLE, 24 June 2022 Verb But without a deal among the 12 unions in talks back in Washington, Biden also knew that a stoppage might have begun as early as Friday that could halt shipments of food and fuel at a cost of $2 billion a day. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 Lawmakers at both state and federal levels must work with victim advocates to craft new laws that halt the spread of nude images and hold individual perpetrators and their enablers legally accountable through the courts. Danielle Keats Citron, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 But without a deal among the 12 unions in talks back in Washington, Biden also knew that a stoppage might have begun as early as Friday that could halt shipments of food and fuel at a cost of $2 billion a day. Josh Boak And Zeke Miller, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Injuries don't just take a player off the field but also halt his momentum. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 The film opens by recalling the Nazi genocide of the Jews, with a reminder of how little the United States did to try and halt the slaughter. Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 Brenner said advocates are looking into last-ditch efforts that could halt plans already set into motion. Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2022 Richard Horgan hopes the therapy will halt any further decline in Terry’s strength. Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 The Taliban have struggled to govern and halt the sharp economic decline that has pushed millions more Afghans into poverty and even hunger. Rahim Faiez, ajc, 14 Aug. 2022 Adjective This is when the fairytale comes crashing to a halt smack-dab in the middle of the Footprint Center. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2021 Minor posted its biggest quarterly loss in the three months ended June and has cut thousands of jobs to stay afloat after the pandemic ground to a halt global travel and tourism. Natnicha Chuwiruch, Bloomberg.com, 9 Oct. 2020 In addition to full-time jobs for recent graduates, many spring and summer internships came to a halt mid-program or were canceled before the summer began due to the pandemic. Kaitlin Edquist, chicagotribune.com, 4 Aug. 2020 In October, the Washington Department of Ecology ordered the company to keep its site clean and halt discharge of wastewater to storm drains. Scott Morris, ProPublica, 30 June 2010 He is expected to visit Tokyo Thursday and his office has lodge a formal complaint and request that US forces halt flight operations until the cause of Tuesday's accident is determined. Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 13 Dec. 2017 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb (1) German, from Middle High German, from halt, imperative of halten to hold, from Old High German haltan — more at hold Adjective and Verb (2) Middle English, from Old English healt; akin to Old High German halz lame First Known Use Verb (1) 1656, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun circa 1598, in the meaning defined above Verb (2) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing halt bring a halt to come to a halt come to a grinding halt call a halt to screech to a halt/stop screeching/crashing halt grind to a halt draw to a halt/stop a crashing halt bring a halt to come to a halt come to a grinding halt call a halt to screech to a halt/stop screeching/crashing halt grind to a halt draw to a halt/stop a crashing halt See More Kids Definition halt 1 of 2 verb ˈhȯlt halted; halting 1 : to stop or cause to stop marching or traveling 2 : end entry 2 We halt work at four o'clock. halt 2 of 2 noun : end entry 1 sense 2 Call a halt to the fighting. halt 1 of 4 verb (1) 1 as in to stop to bring (something) to a standstill traffic was halted by the parade Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance stop stall arrest catch block hinder check suspend stay impede still obstruct hold end fetch up draw up pull up blockade stem hold up terminate bring up bottleneck detain conclude suppress balk dam snag clog cut off discontinue hold back squelch baffle stunt call stanch staunch choke off repress turn back squash rein (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms continue proceed persist keep (on) move advance progress march keep up spur push follow through (with) wend propel run on drive stir fare impel goad carry on actuate budge go along See More 2 as in to cease to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end the private eye abruptly halted his surveillance of the building upon being spotted by his subject Synonyms & Similar Words stop cease end quit delay suspend suspend discontinue drop break shut off cut off lay off can cut out conclude finish complete leave off break off break up pause call impede hinder block ruin suppress blockade pack (up or in) obstruct give over desist (from) stem scuttle abort knock off have done with put the kibosh on arrest squelch brake hold deactivate detain destroy dam abolish kill stunt stanch check stay hold back staunch demolish annul close (down) dissolve turn back kibosh stamp snuff squash clamp down rein (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms continue proceed advance progress keep up follow through (with) propel run on impel drive stir carry on actuate See More 3 as in to end to come to an end all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff Synonyms & Similar Words stop cease end conclude expire terminate pass close go finish die stall discontinue lapse elapse determine wind up quit break off leave off break up pause dead-end suspend let up bite the dust wink (out) cut out stay abate break down wind down refrain (from) give over knock off lay off (of) desist (from) pack (up or in) conk (out) peter (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms continue persist prolong hang on extend protract draw out See More halt 2 of 4 verb (2) 1 as in to limp to walk while favoring one leg even with her twisted ankle, she managed to halt along and complete her Walk for Peace Synonyms & Similar Words limp hobble shuffle falter stumble lurch stagger totter waver blunder hitch shamble wobble flounder teeter dodder wabble Antonyms & Near Antonyms stride glide breeze sail 2 as in to falter to show uncertainty about the right course of action she was often confused, halting between the responsibilities of her job and the demands of her home life Synonyms & Similar Words falter hesitate pause stagger hang back wait waver dither balance delay debate vacillate teeter wobble wabble sway scruple linger haw deliberate dawdle back down shilly-shally ponder procrastinate hem oscillate weigh equivocate hedge dally consider pussyfoot waffle chicken (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms continue decide stir advance plunge (in) dive (in) budge See More halt 3 of 4 noun 1 as in standstill a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in negotiations are at a halt, with neither management nor the union budging on the issue of salary limits Synonyms & Similar Words standstill deadlock jam impasse stalemate predicament gridlock logjam bind standoff dilemma problem pickle Mexican standoff hole fix dead end bottleneck plight corner pinch quagmire quandary morass difficulty spot 2 as in cessation the stopping of a process or activity gardening came to a halt during the week of solid rain Synonyms & Similar Words cessation ending stop close cease end conclusion shutdown closure stoppage arrest discontinuance termination finish offset discontinuation stay pause shutoff lapse closedown standstill cutoff surcease expiration interruption suspension check arrestment moratorium phaseout break abeyance layoff mop-up letup Antonyms & Near Antonyms continuation continuance extension persistence prolongation halt 4 of 4 adjective as in paralyzed Synonyms & Similar Words paralyzed lame immobilized disabled challenged impaired quadriplegic mute unfit immobile deaf incapacitated blind ailing differently abled special-needs diseased ill unwell exceptional unhealthy unsound sick hard of hearing Antonyms & Near Antonyms unimpaired whole bouncing sound well nondisabled abled robust healthy fit hale hearty able-bodied wholesome chipper See More
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