What is the meaning of standstill?

A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible.
- usage: "reached an impasse on the negotiations"
- synonyms: deadlock, dead end, impasse, stalemate
An interruption of normal activity.
- synonyms: stand, tie-up

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APA	WordNet. (2010). standstill. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/standstill/definitions/1312858
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