Halt ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Halt ( verb )

1. To stop moving or functioning.
2. To cause to stop moving or functioning.
3. To bring to a stop.
4. To cause to come to a standstill.
5. To interrupt the progress of.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french halter "to limp", from a germanic base meaning "limp".

Examples:

1. The train halted at the station.
2. The meeting was halted due to a power failure.
3. She halted the car at the stop sign.
4. The project was halted because of lack of funding.
5. The music halted as the singer took a sip of water.

(As a noun)

Halt ( noun )

1. To stop moving or functioning.
2. To cause to stop moving or functioning.
3. To bring to a stop.
4. To cause to come to a standstill.
5. To interrupt the progress of.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french halter "to limp", from a germanic base meaning "limp".

Examples:

1. The train halted at the station.
2. The meeting was halted due to a power failure.
3. She halted the car at the stop sign.
4. The project was halted because of lack of funding.
5. The music halted as the singer took a sip of water.