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Vocabulary Entry

halting

|verb • adjective • noun
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verb

To stop or pause, especially temporarily.

Example Sentences

"She was halting her speech to gather her thoughts."

"The train began to halt as it approached the station."

"He kept halting mid-sentence, unsure of what to say next."

adjective

Characterized by a pause or an interruption in movement or speech.

Example Sentences

"His halting speech made it clear he was nervous."

"The halting steps of the child were endearing."

"She gave a halting performance, struggling to remember the lines."

noun

An act of stopping or pausing.

Example Sentences

"There was a brief halting in their conversation."

"The halting of the presentation allowed everyone to regroup."

"The unexpected halting left the audience in suspense."

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