Pulls up (6)
(Other definitions for halts that I've seen before include "Stops moving or progress" , "Brings to an end" .)
'pulls up' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for hoists that I've seen before include "Lifts with a crane" , "Lifting devices" , "Lifts with ropes and pulley" , "Raises or hauls up" .)