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halt


These are words and phrases related to halt. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of halt.

THE FINAL PART OF SOMETHING


A total halt in production would bankrupt the company.

Synonyms and examples


end
This mammal roamed the steppes during the end of the last Ice Age.
close
Stock prices were up 6 percent at the close of the trading day.
culmination
This starring role in a West End musical is the culmination of her years of hard work in local theatres.
completion
At the completion of the exam, please return the materials to the proctor's desk and exit the room quietly.
endpoint
Both parties agree that they have reached a suitable endpoint to the negotiations.
expiration
You must apply for a new visa before your current visa's expiration.
cessation
formal
NATO leaders have called for a complete cessation of hostilities in the region.
conclusion
The essay's conclusion was meandering and failed to convincingly reiterate the author's argument.
ending
I didn't care at all for the ending of the book.
finale
The show's finale was a little weak, sadly.
finish
The runners were nearly tied at the finish.

Antonym and example


beginning
I missed the beginning of the show, so I have no idea what's happening right now.
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The end of something is the final part of it.

TO END SOMETHING OR CAUSE IT TO END


We halted the assembly line to check the equipment.

Synonyms and examples


stop
Stop pulling your brother's hair this instant!
quit
Quit poking your sister, will you?
discontinue
formal
The lab has discontinued this line of research due to ethical concerns.
cease
formal
All operations at the company will cease, and the assets will be auctioned off.
desist
formal
Will you desist from making such hurtful comments during this painful time?
cease and desist
specialized
The judge ordered them to cease and desist making the imitation product immediately.
lay off (something)
informal
I've gained enough weight that I should probably lay off dessert for a bit.
leave off (something/doing something)
I resolved to leave off complaining and instead focus on better things.
cut it/that out
informal
Boys! Cut that out right now or you'll be sent to your rooms!
can
mainly USinformal
Hey, can it! I'm trying to pay attention to the movie!

Antonym and example


start
When can we start production?
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If you stop something, you end it or cause it to end, usually before you intended to.

halt | American Thesaurus


halt


verb
These are words and phrases related to halt. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of halt.
The hikers halted at the stream to refill their canteens.

Synonyms


stop
come to a stop
come to a standstill
pull up
draw up
wait
rest
pause
tarry
linger
suspend
interrupt
terminate
quit
cease
discontinue
leave off
knock off
Slang
hang fire
Slang
close up shop
break off
call it a day
wind up
arrest
brake
check
rein in
throttle down
heave to

Antonyms


continue
go ahead
proceed
begin
start
resume
Officials are working hard to halt inflation.

Synonyms


stop
end
bring to a standstill
defeat
choke off
prohibit
extinguish
prevent
cut off
vanquish
suppress
overthrow
overturn
put down
subdue
rout
quell
quash
crush
scotch
curb
check
hinder
impede
repress
restrict
restrain
balk
thwart
stem
stall
stay
delay
abate
frustrate
foil
hamper
hold in check
bridle
block
inhibit
squelch
Slang
throw a wrench in the works
Slang
spike one's guns
Slang
cut the ground from under
Slang

Antonyms


support
encourage
forward
maintain
aid
abet
bolster
boost

halt


noun
The proceedings came to a halt around noon.

Synonyms


stop
cessation
standstill
discontinuance
suspension
termination
close
end
intermission
recess
respite
interval
pause
rest
interruption
delay
interlude
breather
Slang
breathing spell
Slang
break
Slang
time out
Slang

Antonyms


beginning
start
resumption
continuation

halt


interjection
Halt! Who goes there?.

Synonyms


stop
stand still
don't move
come to a halt

Antonym


proceed! move on!
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