standstill

[US]/'stæn(d)stɪl/
[UK]/'stændstɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a state of no movement or activity; a stop.

Phrases & Collocations

traffic standstill

economic standstill

activity standstill

Example Sentences

the traffic came to a standstill .

The traffic came to a standstill during rush hour.

The negotiations have reached a standstill.

The construction work has been at a standstill due to bad weather.

The factory was at a standstill because of a power outage.

The economy is at a standstill due to the global pandemic.

The project came to a standstill when funding was cut.

The strike brought production to a standstill.

The investigation has come to a standstill without any new leads.

The peace talks have reached a standstill over disagreements on key issues.

The court case has been at a standstill pending further evidence.

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