What is another word for brought to screeching halt?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈɔːt tə skɹˈiːt͡ʃɪŋ hˈɒlt] (IPA) 
"Brought to screeching halt" is an idiom used to describe a sudden and complete stopping of an activity. Some synonyms for this expression are "halted abruptly," "brought to an immediate standstill," "suddenly brought to a stop," "abruptly ceased," "brought to an unexpected halt," "suddenly terminated," and "halted suddenly without warning." All of these synonyms convey the idea of stopping quickly and without any warning. These expressions can be used in a variety of contexts, such as to describe the stopping of a vehicle, the cessation of a conversation, or the ending of a project.
