What does the TOEIC word "halt" mean?

The TOEIC word "halt" (verb (動詞), noun (名詞)) means "停止する、止まる；停止" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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verb (動詞), noun (名詞)

halt

停止する、止まる；停止

Yes, a typical business example is: "Production was brought to a halt due to a power outage." which translates to "停電のため生産が停止した。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: TOEICでは、生産ラインの停止、プロジェクトの一時中断、計画の中止など、何かを物理的または一時的に止める状況でよく使われます。

stop

cease

pause

suspend

discontinue

Production was brought to a halt due to a power outage.

停電のため生産が停止した。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "halt"

The construction work came to a _______ because of unexpected heavy rainfall.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 悪天候により建設作業が「停止した (came to a halt)」という状況が自然です。
English: Heavy rainfall would cause construction work to stop or 'come to a halt'.

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