The accident brought traffic to a halt for several hours., often used about transport (trains, etc.), The union called a halt to the strike after 21 days, = prevent something from continuing (e.g. military action, protests, etc.), The chair brought the meeting to a close at 5 pm, oft en used about discussions, The new teacher soon put a stop to bad behaviour in the class., used about unpopular activities or habits (e.g. crime, antisocial activities), They terminated his contract since he failed to meet his sales targets., formal; also terminate a pregnancy, The government may abandon their policy on ID cards, also abandon an attempt to do something, Police called off the search as darkness fell., = cancelled; also call off a match or other sports event, The council have closed off the street while repairs are being carried out there, = block the entrance of a street to stop people and vehicles entering it, Wait until there is a lull in the conversation, then we can leave, = a pause; also lull in the fighting (in a military conflict)

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