Definition of come to a grinding halt
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of a machine
: to stop working or moving forward
The machinery came to a grinding halt.
—often used figuratively The project came to a grinding halt.
come to a (grinding) halt
idiom (2)Definition of come to a (grinding) halt (Entry 2 of 2)
: stop completely and quickly
The project came to a (grinding) halt. The project ground to a halt.
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“Come to a grinding halt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20to%20a%20grinding%20halt. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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