Halt

usgb/hɔːlt/
verb

To make something stop happening or moving.

The police halted the car at the checkpoint.
Visual representation of "halt" - To make something stop happening or moving

Often appears as...

  • halt progress
  • halt operation
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Implied Urgency

When used as a verb, 'halt' suggests an immediate or urgent stop to action.

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The manager halted the meeting to address the urgent issue.
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Authority and Command

'Halt' often implies that the action is being stopped by someone in charge or by an authority.

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The commanding officer halted the troops.
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