verbπShareTo limp; move with a limping gait."After twisting his ankle, the dog halts across the living room floor. "bodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stand in doubt whether to proceed, or what to do; hesitate; be uncertain; linger; delay; mammer."The student halts before answering the teacher's question, unsure if she knows the correct answer. "actionattitudemindwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be lame, faulty, or defective, as in connection with ideas, or in measure, or in versification."His argument about the history of the Roman Empire halts because of a few inaccurate dates. "languagewritingliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo waver."The runner halts between strides, unsure whether to speed up or slow down before the finish line. "actiontendencymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo falter."The old car halts and sputters before finally stopping completely. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cessation, either temporary or permanent."The contract negotiations put a halt to operations."actioneventprocesssituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA minor railway station (usually unstaffed) in the United Kingdom."The halt itself never achieved much importance, even with workers coming to and from the adjacent works."placebuildingtrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop marching."The marching band halts in the middle of the parade when the leader signals. "militaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop either temporarily or permanently."The construction work halts during heavy rain. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring to a stop."The heavy rain halts construction work. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to discontinue."The contract negotiations halted operations for at least a week."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLameness; a limp."The vet examined the horse's legs, searching for the cause of its halts. "medicinebodydiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading