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halt
(h/O/lt )

adjective (a)

  • Halting or stopping in walking; lame.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the state of inactivity following an interruption(noun.state)
    Example:
    During the halt he got some lunch.
    Synonym:
    arrest, check, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
    source: wordnet30
  • the event of something ending(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    stop
    source: wordnet30
  • an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement(noun.act)
    Example:
    A halt in the arms race.
    Synonym:
    freeze
    source: wordnet30
  • A stop in marching or walking, or in any action; arrest of progress.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The act of limping; lameness.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

verb (v)

  • cause to stop(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Halt the engines.
    Halt the presses.
    Synonym:
    arrest, hold, stop
    source: wordnet30
  • come to a halt, stop moving(verb.motion)
    Antonym:
    get going, go, start
    source: wordnet30
  • stop from happening or developing(verb.social)
    Example:
    Halt the process.
    Synonym:
    block, kibosh, stop
    source: wordnet30
  • stop the flow of a liquid(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    stanch, staunch, stem
    source: wordnet30
  • To hold one's self from proceeding; to hold up; to cease progress; to stop for a longer or shorter period; to come to a stop; to stand still.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To cause to cease marching; to stop; as, the general halted his troops for refreshment.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To walk lamely; to limp.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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