grind to a halt

Other forms: grinding to a halt; grinds to a halt

Definitions of grind to a halt
  1. verb
    be unable to move further
    synonyms: bog down, get stuck, mire
    bog down, mire
    cause to get stuck as if in a mire
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    type of:
    stand still
    remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile
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