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halt

(h/O/lt )

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

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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