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Definition of “to come to a screeching halt”

to come to a screeching halt

Definitions

  1. to stop suddenly, causing the brakes or tyres to produce a high-pitched sound
  2.  ⇒ The car came to a screeching halt.
  3. to come to an end suddenly
  4.  ⇒ Their careers had come to a screeching halt.

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