halt
word
/ˈhɔɫt/
hawlt
/hˈɒlt/
holt
Definition
To halt means to stop moving or to make something stop. As a noun, it can also mean a stop or a pause, often a sudden or official one.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, written, news, and official contexts: 'halt production', 'bring to a halt'. As a command, 'Halt!' sounds very strong and is used by police, soldiers, or in dramatic situations. In everyday conversation, people usually say 'stop' instead.
Spanish: detener - paradaPortuguese (BR): parar - interrupçãoPortuguese (PT): parar - interrupçãoChinese (Simplified): 停止 - 中止Chinese (Traditional): 停止 - 中止Hindi: रोकना - ठहरावArabic: يوقف - توقفBengali: থামা - বন্ধ হওয়াRussian: остановить - остановкаJapanese: 停止する - 停止Vietnamese: dừng lại - dừngKorean: 멈추다 - 중단Turkish: durdurmak - durakUrdu: رک جانا - روکناIndonesian: berhenti - menghentikan
Example Sentences
The police officer shouted, "Halt!"
basic
The bus came to a halt in front of the school.
basic
Rain did not halt the game.
basic
The project was halted after the budget cuts.
natural
Traffic came to a complete halt after the accident.
natural
We need to halt this rumor before it spreads any further.
natural