halt
//hɔːlt//
Verb
haltInfinitive
haltPresent tense
haltedPast tense
haltedPast participle
haltingPresent participle
haltsThird-person singular
1
To bring or come to an abrupt stop; to cease movement or progress.
The train halted at the station.
2
To cause someone or something to stop temporarily.
The police halted traffic to let the parade pass.
Noun
haltSingular
haltsPlural
1
A temporary or permanent stop in movement, progress, or activity.
The project came to a halt due to lack of funding.
2
A small railway station without normal station facilities.
The train stopped at a small halt in the countryside.