待まったをかける

expression, ichidan verb

put a stop to; call a halt to; block

Idiomatic expression meaning to intervene and stop something from proceeding, often used when someone objects to a plan, decision, or action. Conveys a sense of 'wait a moment' or 'hold on'.

• その計けい画かくには、上じょう司しが待まったをかけた。

  The boss put a stop to that plan.

• 彼かれの無む謀ぼうな挑ちょう戦せんに、友ゆう人じんが待まったをかけた。

  His friend called a halt to his reckless challenge.