Definitions

1. interjection

an expression used to command attention or to stop an activity

“The pirate captain shouted ‘Avast!’ to signal the crew to stop rowing.”

2. noun

a command to stop or a period of being stopped

“The ship’s engine went into avast mode to conserve fuel.”

3. verb

to stop or bring something to a stop

“The manager avasted the production line to investigate the malfunction.”

4. verb

to halt or remain stationary

“The plane was forced to avast its descent due to bad weather.”