Verb grind to a halt has 1 sense

1. grind to a halt, get stuck, bog down, mire - be unable to move further; "The car bogged down in the sand"
   --₁ is one way to stand still
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Term: Grind to a Halt

Definition: To gradually or suddenly stop working or moving.

Senses/Usages:

1. Sense: Popular Usage

This sense refers to the stopping or cessation of progress, movement, or activity, either gradually or abruptly.

• Example Sentence: The economy began to grind to a halt as businesses shut down due to the pandemic.
• Example Sentence: We were making great progress until technical difficulties caused the project to grind to a halt.
2. Sense: Local Usage

This sense pertains to a specific region or community where the term may have a unique or alternative meaning.

• Example Sentence: The traffic on Main Street ground to a halt when a herd of cows escaped from a nearby farm.
• Example Sentence: The concert was so amazing that time seemed to grind to a halt as we danced the night away.

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