Halt Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Halt

Meaning 1 : an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement

    Example : a halt in the arms race

    Synonyms : freeze
Meaning 2 : the state of inactivity following an interruption

    Example : during the halt he got some lunch

    Synonyms : arrest,  check,  hitch,  stay,  stop,  stoppage
Meaning 3 : cause to stop

    Example : halt the presses

    Synonyms : arrest,  hold
Meaning 4 : stop from happening or developing

    Synonyms : block,  kibosh,  stop
Meaning 5 : stop the flow of a liquid

    Synonyms : stanch,  staunch,  stem
Meaning 6 : come to a halt, stop moving

    Synonyms : stop
Meaning 7 : the event of something ending

    Synonyms : stop
Meaning 8 : disabled in the feet or legs

    Synonyms : crippled,  game,  gimpy,  halting,  lame

How to Pronounce Halt

  • hɔlt


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