Halt

stop termination close cutoff break interruption pause standstill stand arrest stoppage letup impasse layoff freeze break-off grinding halt screeching halt

end cease pause arrest check stall stay block curb deter impede obstruct frustrate suspend terminate interrupt hold back cut short break off pull up rest desist stem adjourn balk bar draw up intermit wait stand still cool it hamper cease fire come to an end close down hold at bay bring to an end bring to standstill call it a day put a cork in blow the whistle on punctuate drop anchor