Halted Meaning in English
word · lemma: halt
ˈhɔɫtəd/, /ˈhɔɫtɪd
HAWL-tid
hˈɒltɪd
HOL-tid
Definition
Stopped or brought to a stop, often suddenly or temporarily. Usually refers to something that is no longer moving or continuing.
Usage & Nuances
More formal/neutral than 'stopped'; commonly used in written or official contexts. Can describe actions (the meeting was halted), processes, or movement. Less likely to describe people stopping themselves ('stopped' is more common there). Often passive or as a past participle.
Spanish: detenido - parado - suspendidoPortuguese (BR): parado - interrompido - suspensoPortuguese (PT): parado - interrompido - suspensoChinese (Simplified): 停止的 - 中止的Chinese (Traditional): 停止的 - 中止的Hindi: रुका हुआ - थमा हुआArabic: متوقف - موقوفBengali: স্থগিত - থেমে যাওয়াRussian: прекращён - остановленJapanese: 停止したVietnamese: bị dừng lại - bị ngưng lạiKorean: 중단된 - 멈춰진Turkish: durduruldu - kesildiUrdu: روک دیا گیا - معطلIndonesian: dihentikan - terhenti
Example Sentences
The train halted at the station.
basic
The construction was halted due to rain.
basic
All traffic halted for the parade.
basic
Production was suddenly halted without warning.
natural
The game was halted because of lightning in the area.
natural
Everything halted when the fire alarm went off.
natural