- call a halt to something
- call a halt to somethingto demand that something be stopped. •
We must call a halt to this childish behavior.
•The manager called a halt to all overtime.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
We must call a halt to this childish behavior.
•The manager called a halt to all overtime.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
call a halt (to something) — phrase to end something, often by a formal or official decision The referee decided to call a halt only twenty minutes into the match. Pattie finally called a halt to the relationship 18 months later. Thesaurus: to bring an end to… … Useful english dictionary
call a halt to something — call a halt (to (something)) to stop something. When the rain got very heavy, the referees called a halt to the game … New idioms dictionary
call a halt to — call a halt (to (something)) to stop something. When the rain got very heavy, the referees called a halt to the game … New idioms dictionary
call a halt — (to (something)) to stop something. When the rain got very heavy, the referees called a halt to the game … New idioms dictionary
halt — halt1 [ hɔlt ] noun singular * a temporary or permanent stop in a process: halt to: He has appealed for a halt to the fighting. halt in: an unforeseen halt in road construction a. a temporary or permanent stop in movement: bring something to a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
halt — I UK [hɔːlt] / US [hɔlt] noun [singular] * a) a temporary or permanent stop in a process halt to: He has appealed for a halt to the fighting. halt in: an unforeseen halt in road construction b) a temporary or permanent stop in movement bring… … English dictionary
call — [[t]kɔ͟ːl[/t]] ♦ calls, calling, called 1) VERB If you call someone or something by a particular name or title, you give them that name or title. [V n n] I always wanted to call the dog Mufty for some reason... [V n n] Doctor... Will you please… … English dictionary
call — call1 [ kɔl ] verb *** ▸ 1 ask/tell someone to come ▸ 2 shout to someone ▸ 3 telephone someone ▸ 4 describe someone/something ▸ 5 use a name for someone/something ▸ 6 say/announce something loudly ▸ 7 organize something ▸ 8 of animals ▸ 9 say… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
halt — 1 noun (singular) a stop or pause: bring sth to a halt (=make something stop moving or continuing): Heavy snowfalls brought traffic to a halt on the Brenner Pass. | fuel shortages that have brought the industry to a grinding halt |… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
call — /kɔl / (say kawl) verb (t) 1. to cry out in a loud voice. 2. (of a bird or other animal) to utter (its characteristic cry). 3. to announce; proclaim: to call a halt. 4. to read over (a roll or list) in a loud voice. 5. to attract the attention of …
call — /kawl/, v.t. 1. to cry out in a loud voice; shout: He called her name to see if she was home. 2. to command or request to come; summon: to call a dog; to call a cab; to call a witness. 3. to ask or invite to come: Will you call the family to… … Universalium