Halt Definition
halt
adjective
- disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg"
noun
- the state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat"
- the event of something ending; "it came to a stop at the bottom of the hill"
- an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement; "a halt in the arms race"; "a nuclear freeze"
verb
- cause to stop; "Halt the engines"; "Arrest the progress"; "halt the presses"
- come to a halt, stop moving; "the car stopped"; "She stopped in front of a store window"
- stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"
- stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide"
"Halt" in song lyrics
See how halt is used in real songs:
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"And that's why the slaughtering and the killing must halt"
2Mex — Obey -
"I blacked out, the party came to a halt"
A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Tequila -
"Kid cross the street, I can't come to a halt"
Donald-D — Car Chase
Words that rhyme with halt
Usage tips for "halt"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "halt" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for halt to find words that pair well.