The phrase "bringing to a standstill" typically implies a cessation or halt to activity, progress, or movement. Antonyms of this phrase include terms such as start, activate, initiate, revitalize and unleash, which imply the beginning or resumption of actions or movement. Unleashing an action denotes a release or initiation of a process, while the start is often synonymous with the commencement of an activity. Similarly, revive and rejuvenate both imply a resurgence or revitalization of activity that had slowed or stopped earlier, while initiate often points to launching or commencing actions or projects that could lead to an eventual standstill.