Continue
Continue verb - To begin again or return to after an interruption.
Usage example: we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten
Halt
Halt verb - To bring (something) to a standstill.
Usage example: traffic was halted by the parade
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The only reason the superheroes continue to prosper is primarily because the supervillains hate each other as much as they do the heroes.Halt Evil Doer!
Source: Tabletop Game / Halt Evil Doer - Though a huge flop or critically panned film can halt the sequel frenzy, there have been cases when sequels continue to be made long after audiences and critics gave up.
Source: Film Series - With no one to know of her demise, Aaroniero moves among allies and enemies alike, aiming to continue his rampage without ceasing or halt!
Source: Fanfic Recs / Bleach
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