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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Example Sentences

Since the war began at the end of February, shipping in the channel has come to a halt.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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

However, recent price outperformance of ultralong-term JGBs is poised to come to a halt, the strategists say, noting 30- and 40-year yields were near their lowest levels since the beginning of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

“Maybe I should get the nurse?” she asks as I come to a halt, exhausted from the effort.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

Related Words

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