Meaning of the word "grind to a halt" in English

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grind to a halt

US /ɡraɪnd tu ə hɔlt/
UK /ɡraɪnd tu ə hɔlt/
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Idiom

1.

to slow down and stop completely

Example:
The negotiations ground to a halt after the latest disagreement.
Traffic ground to a halt due to the accident.
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