Answer:

halts

Answer	Crossword Clue
HALTS	Breaks off
HALTS	Cuts short
HALTS	Goes no farther

HALTS	Quits mid-march
HALTS	Arrests
HALTS	Comes to a stop
HALTS	Heeds the sentry
HALTS	Obeys a sentry
HALTS	Stops
HALTS	Discontinues
HALTS	Ends

HALTS	Desists
HALTS	Brakes
HALTS	Reaches a standstill
HALTS	Comes to a standstill
HALTS	Puts a stop to
HALTS	Stops marching
HALTS	Puts an end to
HALTS	Ceases

HALTS	Obeys the sentry
HALTS	Stoppages
HALTS	Breaks in the action
HALTS	Ceases operating
HALTS	Brings to a stop
HALTS	Cessations
HALTS	Ceases moving
HALTS	Stops the action

HALTS	Doesn't go on
HALTS	Puts on the brakes
HALTS	Stops drilling
HALTS	Quits marching
HALTS	Comes to a dead stop
HALTS	Cease-fires
HALTS	Holds up.
HALTS	Stops.

HALTS	Ceases.
HALTS	Pauses.
HALTS	Hesitates.
HALTS	Breathers.
HALTS	Leaves off.

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.