A step 'has come to a conclusion' but is not 'completion'

[Lee12jan]

Dear all:

In my job, A project divided into 3 steps (Design-->Debug-->Pilot Run).
And I have many projects on hand. In general, during the 2nd step many debugs may arise from repetitous tests, if I already sloved some appreared debugs of one project, others still don't arise and I'd like to stop this project temporarily, then do another project. can I say:

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Due to this project has come to a conclusion, I put it aside, and keep running another project.
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Many thanks in advance.

[Mister Micawber]

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I don't think so, Jan. More like this:

Because this project has come to a halt, I have put it aside and am continuing to run another project.
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[Torsten]

[Lee12jan]

Dear MM:
I checked 'halt' in "http://www.answers.com/halt", in the meaning 'noun, a suspension of movement or progress, expecially in temporary one, e.g. the car rolled to a halt when it stalled", it make sense that the movement/progress will continue.
But, when the word as a verb, in the meaning 'To proceed or act with uncertainty or indecision; waver', then, is it better to use it to describe a movement/progress will or will not continue ?
BTW, in my job, I sometimes say 'a project is pending' to point this project is in a temporary stop and not yet decided to continue. Therefore, what's the difference between 'pending' & 'halt (as a verb)' ?

Dear Torsten: Sure it is, I mean 'bugs', thanks for your correction.

[Mister Micawber]

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Halt or Come to a halt does not indicate whether the action will continue or not:

–verb (used without object)
1. to stop; cease moving, operating, etc., either permanently or temporarily: They halted for lunch and strolled about.
–verb (used with object)
2. to cause to stop temporarily or permanently; bring to a stop: They halted operations during contract negotiations.
–noun
3. a temporary or permanent stop.

There is a different halt, with a different etymology, which means

1. to falter, as in speech, reasoning, etc.; be hesitant; stumble.
2. to be in doubt; waver between alternatives; vacillate.

Pending is a good word for you to use, too-- but it does not indicate whether the project has been started (and then stopped).
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