standstill

noun
/ˈstændˌstɪl/

Meaning

a situation in which all movement or activity stops

Example Sentences

The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.

Example Expressions

come to a standstill

Synonyms

halt, stop, deadlock, impasse, freeze

Antonyms

movement, progress, continuation

Collocations

traffic standstill, economic standstill, came to a standstill, at a standstill

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