Halt — synonyms, definition

1. halt (a) archaic

cripple crippled lame

2. halt (Noun) archaic

abeyance arrest break cessation check delay deterrent end falter hiatus hindrance hitch hobble interim interlude interregnum interruption limp lingering obstruction • • •

halt (Noun) — The state of inactivity following an interruption. ex. "during the halt he got some lunch"

halt (Noun) — The event of something ending. ex. "it came to a halt at the bottom of the hill"

halt (Noun) — An interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement. ex. "a halt in the arms race"

halt (Noun) — A minor railway stop.

conclusion ending finish inaction inactiveness inactivity pause cessation countercheck logjam stand standstill surcease tie-up

3. halt (Verb) archaic

abort accost adjourn arrest ban bar beat block catch cease check checkmate conclude confront counter culminate curb cut short delay demur • • •

halt (Verb) — Cause to stop. ex. "Halt the engines" ex. "halt the presses"

halt (Verb) — Come to a halt, stop moving. ex. "the car halted"

halt (Verb) — Prevent from happening or developing. ex. "Halt the process"

halt (Verb) — Stop the flow of a liquid. ex. "halt the tide"

check forbid foreclose forestall preclude prevent stop brake check conk draw up embargo go off haul up pull up pull up short rein rein in settle stall stay

4. halt (Adjective) archaic

game gimpy halting

halt (Adjective) — Disabled in the feet or legs. ex. "a halt soldier"