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Definition halt in American English

halt noun

[singular] noun
/hɔlt/
Example

He has appealed for a halt to the fighting.

Example

an unforeseen halt in road construction

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Example

Traffic was brought to a halt by the demonstration.

Example

The taxi came to a halt outside his front door.

Example

The bus rocked and skidded to a halt.

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Definition halt in American English