This is the 14214th most frequent German word.
haltmachen
To stop or halt.
Used in a real-life traffic situation where 'haltmachen' means stopping or halting abruptly.
Der Busfahrer musste plötzlich haltmachen, als ein Kind die Straße überquerte.
The bus driver had to suddenly stop as a child crossed the street.
Applied in a touristic context, indicating stopping temporarily to appreciate the scenery.
Wir haben auf der Reise an einem schönen Aussichtspunkt haltgemacht.
We paused at a beautiful viewpoint during the journey.
Used in a strategic or planned military context indicating a stop or pause at a location.