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    halt

    US /hɔlt/

    ・

    UK /hɔ:lt/

    B1TOEIC
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
    n.NounA temporary or final stop.
    There was a halt in production due to the strike.
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo hesitate or waver.
    He halted, unsure of what to say.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo bring to an end.
    The treaty halted the war.

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    Why Singapore Changi Airport Was Just Named Best In The World | Insider Business

    08:15Why Singapore Changi Airport Was Just Named Best In The World | Insider Business
    • And the airport had to halt construction

      And the airport had to halt construction

    B1

    Three World Leaders To Meet With Zelenskyy Tuesday In Ukraine

    03:42Three World Leaders To Meet With Zelenskyy Tuesday In Ukraine
    • HALT.

      HALT.

    B1

    What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?

    06:13What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?
    • but that bragging comes to a quick halt when you take a look at the effects it has had on the country's eating habits!

      but that bragging comes to a quick halt when you take a look at the effects it has had on the country's eating habits!

    B2

    Microchip shortage is slowing down the global economy | DW News

    05:09Microchip shortage is slowing down the global economy | DW News
    • Volkswagen as well as Toyota and many other car manufacturers said that they will halt production at their factories due to the chip shortage.

      Volkswagen as well as Toyota and many other car manufacturers said that they will halt production at their factories due to the chip shortage.

    • Germany's Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen, as well as Toyota and many other car manufacturers, said that they will halt production at their factors due to the chip shortage Now.

      Germany's Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen, as well as Toyota and many other car manufacturers, said that they will halt production at their factors due to the chip shortage Now.

    B1

    English Vocabulary: How To Talk About Driving In English

    12:01English Vocabulary: How To Talk About Driving In English
    • Let me know in the comments and if you have let me know why you will also hear phrases come to a halt or come to a complete stop.

      Let me know in the comments and if you have let me know why you will also hear phrases come to a halt or come to a complete stop.

    • You will also hear phrases "come to a halt" or "come to a complete stop," which mean to stop.

      You will also hear phrases "come to a halt" or "come to a complete stop," which mean to stop.

    A2

    How Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry Won

    15:07How Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry Won
    • The global economy is deeply intertwined with Taiwan's semiconductor output, as chips produced in Taiwan are used in everything from consumer electronics to healthcare devices and industrial machinery. This is why, if there were a conflict between China and Taiwan, then the most immediate impact would be a massive disruption to the global semiconductor supply chain. A military conflict would likely cause semiconductor production in Taiwan to halt or slow down, leading to severe shortages in chips. The ripple effects of such a disruption would be felt worldwide. The automotive industry could face production shutdowns due to a lack of chips for critical systems like autonomous driving and electric vehicle components. The consumer electronics industry could see significant delays in the production of smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles.

      The global economy is deeply intertwined with Taiwan's semiconductor output, as chips produced in Taiwan are used in everything from consumer electronics to healthcare devices and industrial machinery. This is why, if there were a conflict between China and Taiwan, then the most immediate impact would be a massive disruption to the global semiconductor supply chain. A military conflict would likely cause semiconductor production in Taiwan to halt or slow down, leading to severe shortages in chips. The ripple effects of such a disruption would be felt worldwide. The automotive industry could face production shutdowns due to a lack of chips for critical systems like autonomous driving and electric vehicle components. The consumer electronics industry could see significant delays in the production of smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles.

    • A military conflict would likely cause semiconductor production in Taiwan to halt or slow down, leading to severe shortages in chips.

      A military conflict would likely cause semiconductor production in Taiwan to halt or slow down, leading to severe shortages in chips.

    B1

    Gen Z is driving the Starbucks unionization movement

    04:21Gen Z is driving the Starbucks unionization movement
    • It's a movement led by young employees that Starbucks has sought to halt.

      It's a movement led by young employees that Starbucks has sought to halt.

    • It's a movement led by young employees that Starbucks has sought to halt.

      It's a movement led by young employees that Starbucks has sought to halt.

    B1

    MAGA Can't Cancel Juneteenth | Drink Up America! | A Bonkers Heat Wave | Two Weeks Notice

    12:23MAGA Can't Cancel Juneteenth | Drink Up America! | A Bonkers Heat Wave | Two Weeks Notice
    • On the first day of this administration, he signed an executive order against what he called DEI that forced federal agencies to halt all activities linked to holidays like MLK Day, Black History Month, and

      On the first day of this administration, he signed an executive order against what he called DEI that forced federal agencies to halt all activities linked to holidays like MLK Day, Black History Month, and

    • On the first day of this administration, he signed an executive order against what he called DEI, that forced federal agencies to halt all activities linked to holidays like

      On the first day of this administration, he signed an executive order against what he called DEI, that forced federal agencies to halt all activities linked to holidays like

    B1

    What Happens if the Moon Crashes into Earth?

    12:31What Happens if the Moon Crashes into Earth?
    • As ports become inoperable, shipping grinds to a halt.

      As ports become inoperable, shipping grinds to a halt.

    • As ports become inoperable shipping grinds  to a halt. Not only will it slow down the  

      As ports become inoperable shipping grinds  to a halt. Not only will it slow down the  

    A1

    10 Scariest Moments in Recent World History

    16:1210 Scariest Moments in Recent World History
    • He predicted years ago in a book that a pandemic would grind the world's supply chain to a halt and even called for ventilators to be manufactured in the thousands to fend off a virus like COVID-19.

      He predicted years ago in a book that a pandemic would grind the world's supply chain to a halt and even called for ventilators to be manufactured in the thousands to fend off a virus like COVID-19.

    • First, to halt this offensive buildup, a strict quarantine on all offensive military equipment under shipment to Cuba is being initiated.

      First, to halt this offensive buildup, a strict quarantine on all offensive military equipment under shipment to Cuba is being initiated.

    B1