Meaning of the word halts in English

What does halts mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

halts

US /hɔːlts/
UK /hɔːlts/

Noun

a stop or suspension of movement or activity

Example:
The train made several brief halts along the journey.
Work on the construction project came to a complete halt.

Verb

bring or come to an abrupt stop

Example:
The police officer ordered the car to halt.
The company decided to halt production due to low demand.