HyperDic: grind_to_a_halt

English > 1 sense of the expression grind to a halt:
VERBmotiongrind to a halt, get stuck, bog down, mirebe unable to move further
English > grind to a halt: 1 sense > verb 1, motion
MeaningBe unable to move further.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Synonymsget stuck, bog down, mire
Caused bymire, bog downCause to get stuck as if in a mire
Broaderstand stillRemain in place
Similar tomire, bog downCause to get stuck as if in a mire
Spanishabarrancarse

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