1. to stop or cause to stop moving

1. a temporary stop in movement or activity
2. a small railway station without a building
Usage: British

Examples

• The train came to a halt at the platform.
• Traffic halted due to the accident ahead.
• The construction work brought progress to a halt.
• She halted her horse at the edge of the cliff.
• The meeting came to an abrupt halt when the fire alarm sounded.
• The small village had only a railway halt, not a proper station.
• Production halted temporarily for equipment maintenance.