What is another word for brought a screeching halt?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈɔːt ɐ skɹˈiːt͡ʃɪŋ hˈɒlt] (IPA) 
Brought a screeching halt is an expression commonly used to indicate a sudden and unexpected end to an activity or situation. There are several synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning, including abrupt stop, jarring halt, sudden standstill, crashing halt, and abrupt end. Other phrases that can be used interchangeably include slammed the brakes on, put the brakes on, hit a wall, came to an abrupt stop, and ground to a halt. Depending on the context, any of these phrases can be used to accurately describe a sudden and unexpected stop.
