halt

//hɔːlt//
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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.