Bring to

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verb

To stop a vehicle or other moving thing.

He brought the car to a halt
Visual representation of "bring to" - To stop a vehicle or other moving thing

Often appears as...

  • bring to a halt
  • bring to a stop
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Sudden Interruption

Used when something, especially moving, is stopped quickly and deliberately.

Illustration for Sudden Interruption
The officer brought the speeding vehicle to a complete stop.
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Figurative Use

Sometimes used figuratively to describe the pausing of non-physical things.

Illustration for Figurative Use
The scandal brought the politician's campaign to an abrupt halt.
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