Collocations for halt - noun

abrupt, sudden
The bus came to an abrupt halt outside the school.

grinding, shuddering
The strike brought the capital city to a grinding halt.

temporary | immediate

come to, draw to, grind to, jolt to, lurch to, scream to, screech to, shudder to, skid to, slide to, slither to
The economy seems to be grinding to a halt. | The car skidded to a halt just inches from the river.

bring sth to
Production was brought to a temporary halt when power supplies failed.

call
Scientists have decided to call a halt to the tests.

call for, demand

~ in
a halt in nuclear testing

~ to
The protesters are calling for a halt to the export of live animals.