Halt \Halt\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Halted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Halting}.]
1. To hold one's self from proceeding; to hold up; to cease
progress; to stop for a longer or shorter period; to come
to a stop; to stand still.
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2. To stand in doubt whether to proceed, or what to do; to
hesitate; to be uncertain.
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How long halt ye between two opinions? --1 Kings
xviii. 21.
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