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halting

 

[ ˈhɒltɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

computing

Stopping or causing something to stop temporarily.

Synonyms

interrupting, pausing, stopping

Examples of usage

  • The halting problem is a well-known problem in computer science.
  • The program entered a halting state after encountering an error.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A disruption in the movement or progress of something.

Synonyms

blockage, interruption, obstruction

Examples of usage

  • The halting of the project due to lack of funding was disappointing.
  • The protests caused a halting in traffic flow.

Translations

Translations of the word "halting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parada

🇮🇳 रोकने वाला

🇩🇪 anhalten

🇮🇩 menghentikan

🇺🇦 зупинка

🇵🇱 zatrzymanie

🇯🇵 停止

🇫🇷 arrêt

🇪🇸 detención

🇹🇷 durdurma

🇰🇷 정지

🇸🇦 توقف

🇨🇿 zastavení

🇸🇰 zastavenie

🇨🇳 停止

🇸🇮 zaustavitev

🇮🇸 stöðvun

🇰🇿 тоқтату

🇬🇪 შეჩერება

🇦🇿 dayandırma

🇲🇽 detención

Word origin

The word 'halting' originated from the Middle English word 'halt', meaning to stop or cease. It has evolved over time to represent the act of stopping or causing something to stop temporarily. In computing, 'halting' specifically refers to the state of a program when it stops executing. The term has been used in various contexts to describe interruptions or disruptions in movement or progress.

See also: halt, halted, halter.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,559, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.