temporary halt

Examples (10)

• Production was brought to a temporary halt when power supplies failed.
• The peace talks came to a temporary halt as both sides needed time to consult.
• Due to heavy rain, construction on the new bridge has come to a temporary halt.
• A minor accident on the motorway caused a temporary halt to the flow of traffic.
• The scientists called a temporary halt to the experiment to re-evaluate their data.
• New regulations have put a temporary halt on the import of certain goods.
• We will implement a temporary halt in hiring until the new budget is approved.
• The game experienced a temporary halt after a player was injured on the field.
• The judge ordered a temporary halt to the proceedings to examine new evidence.
• A temporary halt in operations is necessary for performing essential maintenance.