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/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
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/ˈhɔltɪŋ/
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halting
noun
UK
/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɔltɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of stopping or pausing
Definitions
The act of coming to a stop or of causing something to stop.
The sudden halting of negotiations surprised everyone at the table.
Synonyms
halt
stop
stoppage
pause
cessation
interruption
break
standstill
suspension
delay
halting
adjective
more halting
Comp.
most halting
Super.
UK
/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɔltɪŋ/
Translations
запинающийся
His halting speech made it difficult to understand his point.
Его запинающаяся речь затрудняла понимание его точки зрения.
нерешительный
She gave a halting response when asked about her plans.
Она дала нерешительный ответ, когда ее спросили о планах.
Additional translations
прерывистый
колеблющийся
Definitions
Characterized by a lack of confidence or certainty; hesitant.
Her halting speech revealed her nervousness during the presentation.
Marked by a lack of smoothness or continuity; faltering.
The actor's halting performance made it difficult for the audience to follow the story.
Synonyms
hesitant
uncertain
wavering
stumbling
intermittent
incomplete
Antonyms
steady
smooth
unhesitating
halt
verb
halting
Gerund
halted
Past Simple
halted
Past Participle
halting
Gerund
UK
/hɔːlt/
US
/hɔlt/
Translations
останавливать
The government decided to halt the construction project.
Правительство решило останавливать строительный проект.
прекращать
The company had to halt production due to a lack of resources.
Компания была вынуждена прекращать производство из-за нехватки ресурсов.
задерживать
The police were able to halt the suspect's escape.
Полиция смогла задерживать побег подозреваемого.
Additional translations
Прерывать
Definitions
To bring or come to an abrupt stop.
The train will halt at the next station.
To stop the progress or movement of something.
The government decided to halt the construction project due to environmental concerns.
To hesitate or falter, especially in speech.
Her voice halted when she remembered the accident.
Synonyms
stop
cease
pause
terminate
discontinue
suspend
arrest
freeze
Antonyms
continue
proceed
advance
halt
noun
Definitions
A temporary or permanent stop or pause in movement or progress.
The sudden halt of the train caught all the passengers by surprise.
A minor railway station or stop, typically without a station building.
The train made a brief stop at the small halt before continuing its journey.
Lameness or an act of limping (archaic).
The knight cared for the halt he met on the road.
halt
interjection
Definitions
Used as a command to stop or cease movement.
Halt! Who goes there?
halt
adjective
Definitions
Lame; unable to walk properly (archaic).
Alms were given to the halt and the blind.
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