zatrzymać przerwać in English:

The traffic ground to a halt.

The blue sports car came to a screeching halt.

As the train came to a halt, all of the passengers wondered what was happening.

The car dove into the field and, after bumping along for a time, came to a halt.

All traffic was brought to a halt because of the accident.

The snow brought public transport to a halt.

After business came to a halt, many bathhouses added new facilities, such as saunas and exercise equipment, in an effort to attract customers.

They were unanimous that the war should be brought to a halt.