halt
Translation
to stop, to cease, to pause
Examples
The train halted at the station.
The train halted at the station.
They halted the production line.
They halted the production line.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to stop (sth.) They halted the production line.
to stop (intransitive) The train halted at the station.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stop, cease, pause; Antonyms: continue, proceed
Etymology
From German 'Halt', an imperative of 'halten' meaning 'to hold, stop'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a soldier shouting "Halt!" to command someone to stop.