Haltering: meaning, definitions and examples

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haltering

 

[ ˈhɔːltɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

stopping movement

To halt means to bring or come to a stop. It is often used in contexts where movement or progress is interrupted, whether physically or metaphorically.

Synonyms

cease, pause, stop

Examples of usage

  • The bus came to a halting stop.
  • She halted in her tracks when she saw the accident.
  • The negotiations came to a halt due to disagreements.
Context #2 | Noun

halted movement

A halting is a state or condition of being halted or paused. This can refer to an interruption of physical movement or to a metaphorical stopping in progress.

Synonyms

interruption, pause, stoppage

Examples of usage

  • The team experienced a halting in their momentum after the loss.
  • His speech was characterized by a halting rhythm.
  • The project suffered from halting progress due to lack of funding.

Translations

Translations of the word "haltering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 halter

🇮🇳 हैंगिंग

🇩🇪 Halsen

🇮🇩 menghalangi

🇺🇦 перепона

🇵🇱 hamowanie

🇯🇵 ハルタリング

🇫🇷 entrave

🇪🇸 detención

🇹🇷 engelleme

🇰🇷 제한

🇸🇦 تقييد

🇨🇿 omezování

🇸🇰 obmedzovanie

🇨🇳 限制

🇸🇮 oviranje

🇮🇸 hindrun

🇰🇿 тосқауыл

🇬🇪 ბრკოლება

🇦🇿 maneə

🇲🇽 freno

Etymology

The word 'halt' originates from Middle English 'halten,' which means to stop or bring to a standstill. This term is related to the Old High German 'halten,' which also means to hold or stop. The concept of halting is a fundamental part of human communication and action, as it signifies the necessity of pausing or stopping for clarity, decision-making, or safety. Over time, 'halt' has come to be used in various contexts, from everyday speech to official commands, underscoring its versatility and importance in the English language.