Meaning of the word "bring something to a grinding halt" in English
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bring something to a grinding halt
US /brɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
UK /brɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
Idiom
1.
to cause something to stop completely and suddenly, often with difficulty or disruption
Example:
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The sudden power outage brought the entire factory to a grinding halt.
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The heavy snowstorm brought traffic to a grinding halt on the highway.
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