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grind to a halt

/ɡraɪnd tə ə hɔːlt/

Traducción: Ralentizarse gradualmente hasta detenerse por completo, usado a menudo de forma metafórica para procesos, sistemas o actividades que dejan de funcionar.

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/ɡraɪnd tə ə hɔːlt/C1informal
  • esRalentizarse gradualmente hasta detenerse por completo, usado a menudo de forma metafórica para procesos, sistemas o actividades que dejan de funcionar.

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.

    esdetenerse gradualmente

    • 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.