Definitions

1. noun

an act of stopping or bringing something to a standstill

“The fire alarm caused a halt in the concert.”

2. noun

a stop or pause in movement or progress

“The halt in negotiations was caused by disagreements.”

3. verb

to stop or bring something to a standstill

“The driver had to halt the car due to the accident.”

4. verb

to stop or pause movement or progress

“The company will halt production due to financial difficulties.”

5. verb

to bring something to a complete stop, typically in order to assess a situation or take action

“The doctor will halt treatment if the patient shows no improvement.”