HALT


Meaning of HALT in English

~ 1

■ verb bring or come to an abrupt stop.

■ noun

1》 a suspension of movement or activity.

2》 Brit. a minor stopping place on a local railway line.

Phrases

call a ~ order a stop.

Origin

C16: orig. in the phr. make ~ , from Ger. ~machen , from ~en 'to hold'.

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~ 2

archaic

■ adjective lame.

■ verb walk with a limp.

Origin

OE healtian (v.), ~ , healt (adjective), of Gmc origin.

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