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Definition halt in British English

halt verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/hɔːlt/
1

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

Example

The search halted overnight, then resumed early Thursday morning.

Example

The strike halted all international train traffic through Hungary.

Synonyms and related words
interfere with inhibit disrupt
2

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

Example

The door was open, and she halted on the threshold.

Example

The truck was halted by soldiers guarding the bridge.

Synonyms and related words
stop halt freeze
Definition halt in British English