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call a halt

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call a halt (to something)
to stop something When the rain got very heavy, the referees called a halt to the game.
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We walked no longer, we staggered, now and again falling from exhaustion, and being obliged to call a halt every hour or so.
Sooner or later they'll have to call a halt or get it in the neck themselves.
 
 
 
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