standstill
(noun)
noun
1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
Similar word(s): deadlock, impasse, stalemate
Definition categories: state, situation
2. an interruption of normal activity
Similar word(s): stand
Definition categories: event, halt, stop
Sentences with standstill as a noun:
- The wreck brought traffic to a standstill for hours.