halt

• Substantivo que designa uma parada temporária ou definitiva, uma pausa ou a interrupção de movimento, atividade ou progresso.

A noun referring to a temporary stop, interruption, or suspension of movement, progress, or activity.

1. Stop or pauseB1formal

   A temporary or permanent stop in movement, activity, or progress.

   Parada

   • The train came to a sudden halt at the station.
   • The project was brought to a halt due to lack of funding.
   • The police ordered a halt to the protest.

   Sinônimosbreakcessationclosediscontinuationendpausestandstillstopstoppagetermination

   Antônimoscontinuationprogressionresumption

2. Military commandB2formal

   A command to stop moving or advancing, especially in military contexts.

   Alto

   • The sergeant shouted 'Halt!' to the marching soldiers.
   • The guard called a halt to the approaching vehicle.
   • The troops came to a halt at the border.

   Sinônimosceasefreezeholdstand faststop

   Antônimosadvanceattackchargemarch

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de parar ou interromper algo, de forma temporária ou definitiva.

A verb used to indicate the act of stopping or bringing something to a stop, either temporarily or permanently.

1. Stop moving or operatingB1formal

   To come to a stop or cause something to stop.

   Parar

   • The train halted at the station.
   • The driver halted the car at the red light.
   • Production was halted due to a technical issue.

   Sinônimosceasediscontinuedraw upendpausepull upstand stillstopterminate

   Antônimosadvancecontinuegoproceedresumestart

2. Cease or discontinueB2formal

   To bring an activity or process to an end.

   Interromper

   • The government halted the construction project.
   • They halted all negotiations until further notice.
   • The company halted its operations in the region.

   Sinônimosbreak offcall offceasecut shortdiscontinueendstopsuspendterminate

   Antônimoscontinuepersistproceedresume