call a halt to something

The general, however, may not be able to call a halt to it.

At that point you have to call a halt to it.

Now that she knew who, it was time to call a halt.

His legs gave out and finally he had to call a halt.

They went another ten miles before he called a halt.

The director gave up and called a halt for the day.

Finally they made it up to the house and Bob called a halt.

After trying to keep up with them for a couple of days, I called a halt.

The Union has got to call a halt to this.

It was they who were able to call a halt.