Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abrupt-halt
noun
/əˈbrʌpt hɔlt/
Definition
A sudden and unexpected stop or pause.
Examples
- The car came to an abrupt halt when the traffic light turned red.
- His speech ended in an abrupt halt when the fire alarm rang.
- After several hours of hiking, we encountered an abrupt halt due to a fallen tree blocking the path.
Meaning
An abrupt halt refers to an immediate cessation of movement or activity without any gradual decrease in speed.
Synonyms
- sudden stop
- unexpected pause
- sharp halt
- swift cessation
