Meaning Of The Word Halt

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halt
verb: 'Halt!' is a military order to stop walking or marching and stand still.
verb: When a person or a vehicle halts or when something halts them, they stop moving in the direction they were going and stand still.
verb: When something such as growth, development, or activity halts or when you halt it, it stops completely.

halt in American English 1
interjection: (used as a command to stop and stand motionless, as to marching troops or to a fleeing suspect)
intransitive verb: to stop; cease moving, operating, etc., either permanently or temporarily
noun: a temporary or permanent stop
transitive verb: to cause to stop temporarily or permanently; bring to a stop

halt in American English 2
adjective: lame; limping
intransitive verb: to falter, as in speech, reasoning, etc.; be hesitant; stumble
noun: difficulty in walking

halt in British English 1
noun: an interruption or end to activity, movement, or progress

halt in British English 2
(esp of logic or verse) to falter or be defective
adjective: lame
noun: lameness

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