come to a grinding halt

:  to move toward something :  approach

:  to move or journey to a vicinity with a specified purpose

:  to reach a particular station in a series

:  to reduce to powder or small fragments by friction (as in a mill or with the teeth)

:  to wear down, polish, or sharpen by friction

:  oppress, harass

:  an act of grinding

:  the sound of grinding

:  dreary, monotonous, or difficult labor, study, or routine

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

:  to walk or proceed lamely :  limp

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

:  to display weakness or imperfection :  falter

:  stop

:  to cease marching or journeying

:  discontinue, terminate

:  to bring to a stop