Definition of "Halt" :

noun: an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement

"A halt in the arms race."

noun: the event of something ending

noun: the state of inactivity following an interruption

"During the halt he got some lunch."

verb: stop the flow of a liquid

verb: cause to stop

"Halt the engines."

verb: come to a halt, stop moving

verb: stop from happening or developing

"Halt the process."

adjective: disabled in the feet or legs