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a crashing halt

Definition of a crashing halt

chiefly US
:a complete and sudden end
  • When news of the scandal broke, her career came to a crashing halt.
  • Construction of the tunnel was brought to a crashing halt when the funds ran out.

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crashing play

  1. : utter, absolute

  2. : superlative

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halt play

  1. : having a manner of walking that is impaired by a limp : lame

  1. : to walk or proceed lamely : limp

  2. : to be in a state of uncertainty or doubt between alternate courses or choices : waver

  3. : to display weakness or imperfection : falter

  1. : stop

  1. : to cease marching or journeying

  2. : discontinue, terminate

  3. : to bring to a stop

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