come to a halt

Idioms  

1. Also, come to a standstill. Stop, either permanently or temporarily. For example, The sergeant ordered the men to come to a halt, or With the strike, construction came to a standstill. Both terms employ come to in the sense of “arrive at” or “reach,” a usage dating from the 10th century. Also see come to, def. 2.

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come to a halt

The economy has largely come to a halt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Jurors decide whether the immense machinery of prosecution and punishment will continue forward or come to a halt.

From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2026

Ari Agalopol, a decorated pianist and piano teacher, saw her performances and classes abruptly come to a halt in 2012 after a car accident resulted in severe spinal and knee injuries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026

Now, Egyptians young and old have flocked for farewell rides, before the streetcars come to a halt in April.

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

“Yes, Harry?” said Dumbledore, for Harry had come to a halt.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

Related Words

• break off
• desist
• discontinue
• fail
• halt
• quit
• refrain
• terminate