In exchange, American commanders agreed to halt military operations against the group, among other things.

Mr. Clinton had wanted to halt all proceedings against homosexuals for the six months.

We were told to halt and stand against the walls.

They walked a short distance toward the exits when he halted and leaned against a post.

She halted him with a hand against his massive chest.

She halted at the palace door and thrust lightly against it.

Once in April 1934 he halted criminal proceedings against a well-known businessman.

A cat scrambled from him as he halted against the nearest stone wall and prepared to risk a glance back.

She halted his progress with a palm against his chest.

They've recently decided to halt further growth, against education policy, They say its a bold move.