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Definition halt in American English

halt verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/hɔlt/
1

if you halt something, or if it halts, it does not continue or develop any farther

Example

The search halted overnight, then resumed next day.

Example

The strike halted all international train traffic through Hungary.

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2

to stop moving, or to stop a person or vehicle from moving

Example

The truck was halted by soldiers guarding the bridge.

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Definition halt in American English