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halted

The correct spelling is halted.

How to pronounce halted

/ˈhɔːltɪd/
verb

IPA: /ˈhɔːltɪd/

Say it like: Hal-ted

The correct spelling is halted. To limp; move with a limping gait. For example: "The contract negotiations halted operations for at least a week."

Usage Examples

The contract negotiations halted operations for at least a week.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To limp; move with a limping gait.
  2. 2.To stand in doubt whether to proceed, or what to do; hesitate; be uncertain; linger; delay; mammer.
  3. 3.To be lame, faulty, or defective, as in connection with ideas, or in measure, or in versification.
  4. 4.To waver.
  5. 5.To falter.

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