come to a grinding halt

US /kʌm tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
UK /kʌm tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
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توقف مفاجئ, توقف تام

to stop suddenly and completely, often with difficulty or a harsh sound

:
The old train came to a grinding halt just outside the station.
توقفت القطار القديم توقفًا مفاجئًا وصعبًا خارج المحطة مباشرة.
Negotiations between the two companies came to a grinding halt after a disagreement.
المفاوضات بين الشركتين توقفت تمامًا بعد خلاف.