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Meaning of halting
The primary meaning of the word "halting" is to stop something temporarily or permanently.
Etymology of halting
The word "halting" originated from the Old English and Old Norse words "halt" and "haltr", which meant lame or crippled, and the Old English word "hæltan" or "hæltian", which meant to limp or be lame
Historically, the word "halting" was used to describe something or someone that was lame or crippled, but over time, its meaning expanded to include the act of stopping or coming to a stop
Synonyms
stopping
pausing
hesitating
slowing
delaying
suspending
interrupting
breaking
ceasing
terminating
ending
halting
arresting
checking
staying
waiting
lingering
loitering
dawdling
tarrying
procrastinating
slackening
easing
slackening
abating
moderating
mitigating
alleviating
stopping
hindering
obstructing
blocking
barring
impeding
restraining
detaining
postponing
Definitions
- Coming to a stop, or stopping something, either temporarily or permanently
- * Lacking fluency or coherence in speech or movement
- * Stopping or checking the progress or movement of something
Usage Examples
- The bus came to a halting stop at the traffic lights
- * The construction project was brought to a halting stop due to funding issues
- * The speaker's halting delivery made it difficult for the audience to follow
Antonyms
continuing
proceeding
progressing
advancing
moving
flowing
speeding
accelerating
hastening
quickening
facilitating
helping
aiding
assisting
promoting
supporting
encouraging
stimulating
expediting
rushing
hurrying
prompting