Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-a-halt
Phrase
/tuː ə hɔːlt/
Definition
To come to a complete stop or end.
Examples
- The car screeched to a halt at the red light.
- After hours of discussion, the negotiations came to a halt without an agreement.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a situation where an activity or process ceases entirely.
Synonyms
- stop
- cease
- terminate
- finish
