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Halt

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A temporary or permanent stoppage in movement or progress

Example Sentence: The traffic came to a halt, causing a long delay for the commuters.

Sense 2: A command or signal to stop

Example Sentence: The soldier obeyed the sergeant's halt and immediately stopped marching.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To come to a stop or bring something to a stop

Example Sentence: The car halted abruptly to avoid hitting the pedestrian.

Sense 2: To cause to falter or stop an action

Example Sentence: The manager halted the project as it was not meeting the desired objectives.

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