halt instruction
1.In computer operation, a condition which occurs when the sequence of operations in a program stops. This can be due to a halt instruction being met or to some unexpected halt or interrupt. The program can continue normally after a halt unless it is a drop dead halt.
2.The condition that causes the processor to leave the RUN mode. The program counter(PC) points to the next instruction to be executed. In some systems, the processor goes into the halt mode. The contents of the PC are displayed on the console terminal and the console mode of operation is enabled.
