Halt vs That's enough

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Halt

Top 3,000 (common) C1 verb

That's enough

Top 2,000 (common)

Most common: That's enough

	Halt	That's enough
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 /["/hɔːlt//hɒlt/","/hɔːlts//hɒlts/","/ˈhɔːltɪd//ˈhɒltɪd/","/ˈhɔːltɪŋ//ˈhɒltɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/hɔːlt/","/hɔːlts/","/ˈhɔːltɪd/","/ˈhɔːltɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ðæts ɪˈnʌf// 🇺🇸 //ðæts ɪˈnʌf//
Meaning	To stop something from happening.	We don't need any more.
Example	The soldier was ordered to halt immediately.	Please, that's enough noise for today.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 3,000 (common)	Top 2,000 (common)
CEFR level	C1	-
Part of speech	verb
Collocations	virtually, effectively, abruptly, attempt to, try to, threaten to, halt in your tracks, halt something in its tracks	that's enough food, that's enough time, that's enough information
Antonyms	start, continue, proceed	too little, not enough
Common mistakes	Confused with 'halt' vs 'stop' - may overuse one synonym., Using 'halt' without an object - remember it usually requires one., Incorrectly spelling 'halt' as 'halting' when referring to the action.	Used in the wrong context, like when asking for more., Mispronounced, making it unclear., Confused with phrases like 'that's all'.
Usage notes	Use 'halt' in formal contexts or written communication, like reports or instructions. It’s less common in everyday conversation. Avoid using it in very casual situations.	Use in situations where you want to stop or limit something. It's appropriate in both casual and serious contexts.

See it in real clips

That's enough.

All right, people, that's enough. Let him be. Let him be.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Gentlemen, that's enough.

That's enough.

All right, people, that's enough. Let him be. Let him be.

That's enough

Frequently asked questions: Halt vs That's enough

What's the difference between Halt and That's enough?

Halt: To stop something from happening. That's enough: We don't need any more.

Which is more common: Halt and That's enough?

That's enough is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Halt: The soldier was ordered to halt immediately. That's enough: Please, that's enough noise for today.

Can I use Halt and That's enough interchangeably?

Not always. Halt and That's enough are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.