deliberatehalt
nounUK /dɪˈlɪbərət hɔːlt/
US /dɪˈlɪbərət hɔːlt/
A deliberate halt is when you stop on purpose and think before you do something.
The teacher called a deliberate halt to the game so everyone could catch their breath.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A planned stop in a process or journey.
The hikers made a deliberate halt at the top of the hill to enjoy the view.
3. A moment when someone chooses to stop talking or acting.
There was a deliberate halt in the conversation before she answered.
4. A safety stop made on purpose to check something.
The driver made a deliberate halt at the crossing to look both ways.