English Expression · Intermediate
heave to
To come to a halt
Pronunciation: say heave to
Meaning
To come to a halt.
Example
The captain ordered the crew to heave to while they waited for the storm to pass.
The captain ordered the crew to heave to while they waited for the storm to pass.
Practice tips
- Practice heave to out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.