As we approached the prison gates the guard lifted his rifle and shouted halt!
I think Japan should halt all whale killing.
The police officer yelled "Halt!" as the suspect attempted to flee the scene.
The car came to a sudden halt as the traffic light turned red.
He heard a screech as the car brakes locked up and skidded to a halt.
The word "halt" contains the vowel sound /ɔː/ as in the word "thought."
Any single word command is a simple imperative sentence. Examples: "Go!" "Stay!" "Halt!"
I can use the word "for" in a sentence to indicate a purpose or reason, such as "I am studying for my exam."
He was told to halt at the barriers.We must halt the flood of immigrants!
The officer said, ''Halt you thief''.
Please bring your carriage to a complete halt.
The commotion in the room came to a complete halt as the prince strode confidently into the room.
The car came to a sudden halt as the traffic light turned red.
The football player ungracefully thudded to a halt.
I can only assume that this is part of a phrase you have heard in dialect (possibly Swabian) - Halt! Was willscht? - Stop! What do you want? The position of the word "halt" can change the whole meaning of the sentence - Was willscht halt? - What do you want then?
An epidemic of the flu would bring the city to a screeching halt.
The wreckless driver came to a screeching halt at the railroad crossing.
The running man came to an abrupt halt when his wife called his name.
Any single word command is a simple imperative sentence. Examples: "Go!" "Stay!" "Halt!"
Another word for halt is "Stop".