halt
Translation
to stop, to cease, to bring to a halt
Examples
The train halted at the station.
The train halted at the station.
Production has been halted due to a strike.
Production has been halted due to a strike.
Grammar Patterns
to stop moving or happening The train halted at the station.
((sth.)) to stop (sth.) Production has been halted due to a strike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stop, cease, pause; Antonyms: continue, proceed, start
Etymology
From German 'halt', the imperative of 'halten' meaning 'to hold, to stop'.
Memory Tips
Picture a road sign that says 'HALT!' - it's a command to 'STOP!'.