standstill meaning

UK US /ˈstændstɪl/ 2 syllables

standstill (noun): a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible.

standstill has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

standstill as a noun

  1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
    • reached an impasse on the negotiations

    Synonyms: deadlock, dead end, impasse, stalemate

    Type of: situation

    Related forms: stand still

  2. an interruption of normal activity

    Synonyms: stand, tie-up

    Type of: stop

How to pronounce standstill

standstill is pronounced /ˈstændstɪl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in LL · 10-letter words

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