What is the meaning of halt?

3d pers. sing. pres. of Hold, contraction for holdeth., A stop in marching or walking, or in any action; arrest of progress., To hold one's self from proceeding; to hold up; to cease progress; to stop for a longer or shorter period; to come to a stop; to stand still., To stand in doubt whether to proceed, or what to do; to hesitate; to be uncertain., To cause to cease marching; to stop; as, the general halted his troops for refreshment., Halting or stopping in walking; lame., The act of limping; lameness., To walk lamely; to limp., To have an irregular rhythm; to be defective.