to end a situation where no progress is being made
mettre fin à une situation où aucun progrès n'est fait
"The negotiation team succeeded in breaking the deadlock."
"L'équipe de négociation a réussi à briser l'impasse."
the matter is settled or finished
A very close competition
to be the main focus of attention
to do something that is considered morally wrong in ethics
to queue in anticipation of something
to be honest and direct