Halt/hɔːlt/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Implied Urgency When used as a verb, 'halt' suggests an immediate or urgent stop to action. The manager halted the meeting to address the urgent issue. Pro Tip 2/2Authority and Command 'Halt' often implies that the action is being stopped by someone in charge or by an authority. The commanding officer halted the troops.