Halted
/ˈhɔːltɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo stop moving or proceeding; to bring to a stop.
/ˈhɔːltɪd/
To bring to a stop; cease movement.
The car halted abruptly at the red light.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're walking down the street and suddenly decide to stop. That's halting! It's like when you yell 'STOP!' and a game pauses.
👶 For kids: To stop!
More Examples
The negotiations halted when neither side could agree.
The construction work halted due to inclement weather.
How It's Used
"The train halted at the station."
"The officer ordered the troops to halt."
To falter or hesitate; to be unsure or indecisive.
/ˈhɔːltɪd/
To hesitate or falter.
His explanation halted mid-sentence, as he searched for the right words.
💡 Simply: Sometimes, when you're telling a story, you might pause or stutter a bit. That's like your speech halting. It's a little pause before you continue.
👶 For kids: To stop talking or doing something for a little bit.
More Examples
The runner's pace halted as he felt a sharp pain.
The project halted due to a lack of funding.
How It's Used
"His voice halted for a moment, and then he continued to speak."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English halten, from Old English healtian (“to limp, be lame”).
The word 'halt' has been used since Old English, initially referring to limping or being lame, and later to stopping or ceasing movement.
Memory tip
Think of a traffic stop: you HALT your car.
Word Origin
"to limp; to stop"