Definition

Not able to walk properly due to injury or disability.

Example

The halt man needed assistance to cross the street.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you ever seen a halt animal on the road?

Yeah, it's really sad to see them like that.

I saw a halt dog the other day, and it broke my heart.

I know, we should always help them if we can.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To stop moving or to come to a stop; to pause in action or progress.

Example

The train will halt at the next station for a few minutes.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, did you notice how the project seems to halt whenever we run into problems?

Yeah, it's like we can't make any progress without resolving those issues first.

Exactly! It's frustrating to see everything just halt at crucial moments.

Definition

A stop or pause in movement or progress, often temporary.

Example

The train came to a sudden halt at the station.

Conversation

Did you notice how the traffic came to a sudden halt?

Yeah, it was so unexpected, right in the middle of the road.

I wonder what caused that halt in movement.

Definition

To make something stop or come to an end.

Example

The teacher decided to halt the class for a fire drill.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they're trying to halt the construction on that new mall?

Yeah, I saw that in the news. It’s causing quite a stir.

I wonder what will happen if they actually halt it for good.

Root Explanation

Halt originates from Old English 'haltian', meaning to limp or to be lame. The word describes the action of stopping or coming to a standstill, often due to an inability to move forward.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'limping' or unable to move forward — that's why 'halt' means to stop.

Visually Confused Words