bring something to a grinding halt

US /brɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
UK /brɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ tu ə ˈɡraɪndɪŋ hɔlt/
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paralizar algo por completo, detener algo en seco

to cause something to stop completely and suddenly, often with difficulty or disruption

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The sudden power outage brought the entire factory to a grinding halt.
El repentino corte de energía paralizó por completo toda la fábrica.
The heavy snowstorm brought traffic to a grinding halt on the highway.
La fuerte tormenta de nieve paralizó por completo el tráfico en la autopista.