Halt and Release

Halt

Halt noun - A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in.

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Release and halt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Release" instead the word "Halt" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: halted, halting, haltingly

Release noun - A freeing from an obligation or responsibility.

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Halt and release are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Halt" instead the word "Release" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: released, releasing

complete halt

complete release

He proceeded to immediately void all international licence agreements, which forced Viz to halt their manga release three-quarters of the way through.

Source: Screwed by the Lawyers
MGM/UA's plans to release Popeye shorts on home video were put to a screeching halt by a cease-and-desist letter from King Features Syndicate, stating that MGM/UA had no rights to release Popeye material on home video.

Source: Screwed by the Lawyers
Likewise, when you release the Space bar your craft instantly comes to a halt.

Source: Video Game / Alpha Waves

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