standstill

noun
UK: /ˈstænd.stɪl/
US: /ˈstænd.stɪl/

  1. A situation in which all movement or activity has stopped.

    1. The traffic came to a standstill because of the accident.
    2. Negotiations between the parties have reached a standstill because of disagreements.

Synonyms

halt impasse deadlock
standstill intransitive-verb

  1. To stop moving or progressing; to come to a halt.

    1. The car slowly came to a standstill at the red light.
    2. Production at the factory came to a standstill due to the strike.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "standstill" is /ˈstænd.stɪl/ in British English and /ˈstænd.stɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "standstill": halt, impasse, deadlock.

Example usage of "standstill": "The traffic came to a standstill because of the accident.". More examples on the page.