Synonyms for

Halts

Verb / hɔ:lts / Another word for halts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Halts means to come to a stop or pause in movement.

Synonyms & similar words

stay stop halt hold freeze stoppage arrest check hitch block stem stanch staunch start kibosh stops pauses ceases ends terminates breaks discontinues interrupts abrupts checks arrests stalls stands stillness cessation interruption stoppage downtime break freeze

Example sentences

  1. The car halts at the red light.
  2. The music halts suddenly.
  3. The horse halts at the fence.
  4. The player halts the game to take a break.
  5. The company halts production for maintenance.

Quotes

  • Life never halts for anybody.
  • True love never halts, even if the lovers are separated.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

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