Halted: meaning, definitions and examples

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halted

 

[ ˈhɒltɪd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a process

To bring or come to an abrupt stop.

Synonyms

cease, pause, stop, suspend

Examples of usage

  • The negotiations between the two countries were halted due to disagreements.
  • The construction work was halted temporarily due to bad weather conditions.
Context #2 | Verb

in progress

To pause or stop temporarily.

Synonyms

break, pause, standstill, stop

Examples of usage

  • The train halted at the station for a few minutes.
  • She halted her speech to take a sip of water.
Context #3 | Noun

in movement

A temporary stop or pause in movement.

Synonyms

break, pause, standstill, stop

Examples of usage

  • The horse came to a sudden halt at the edge of the cliff.
  • There was a halt in traffic due to the accident.

Translations

Translations of the word "halted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parado

🇮🇳 रुका हुआ

🇩🇪 angehalten

🇮🇩 dihentikan

🇺🇦 зупинений

🇵🇱 zatrzymany

🇯🇵 停止した

🇫🇷 arrêté

🇪🇸 detenido

🇹🇷 durdurulmuş

🇰🇷 중단된

🇸🇦 متوقف

🇨🇿 zastavený

🇸🇰 zastavený

🇨🇳 停止

🇸🇮 ustavljen

🇮🇸 stöðvað

🇰🇿 тоқтатылған

🇬🇪 შეწყვეტილი

🇦🇿 dayandırılmış

🇲🇽 detenido

Word origin

The word 'halted' originated from the Middle English word 'halten', which means 'to hold'. Over time, it evolved to signify a stop or pause in movement or progress. The concept of halting has been present in various languages and cultures, reflecting the universal need to bring things to a temporary stop. The word 'halted' embodies the idea of a sudden interruption or cessation, highlighting the importance of pauses in our continuous journey.

See also: halt, halter, halting.

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