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grind to a halt

/ɡraɪnd tə ə hɔːlt/

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/ɡraɪnd tə ə hɔːlt/C1informal
  • ruПостепенно замедляться и затем полностью останавливаться, часто используется метафорически для процессов, систем или видов деятельности, прекращающих функционирование.

To gradually slow down and then stop completely, often used metaphorically for processes, systems, or activities ceasing to function.

  1. Stop graduallyB2informal

    To slow down and then stop completely, often due to a problem or obstacle.

    ruПостепенно остановиться

    • Traffic ground to a halt because of the accident.
    • The project ground to a halt when funding was cut.
    • The old machinery finally ground to a halt after years of use.