grind to a halt
US /ɡraɪnd tu ə hɔlt/
UK /ɡraɪnd tu ə hɔlt/
1.
berhenti total, macet
to slow down and stop completely
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The negotiations ground to a halt after the latest disagreement.
Negosiasi berhenti total setelah perselisihan terakhir.
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Traffic ground to a halt due to the accident.
Lalu lintas berhenti total karena kecelakaan itu.