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grind to a halt

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If a country's economy or something such as a process grinds to a halt, it gradually becomes slower or less active until it stops. (The peace process has ground to a halt while Israel struggles to form a new government.)

Front	grind to a halt
Back	If a country's economy or something such as a process grinds to a halt, it gradually becomes slower or less active until it stops. (The peace process has ground to a halt while Israel struggles to form a new government.)

Halt Process Grind Country's Economy Gradually Slower Active