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quo

noun

/kwoʊ/

Meaning

The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.

He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.

status quo

situation, state, condition, circumstances

change, transformation

maintain the status quo, challenge the status quo, disrupt the status quo

something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier

a device that produces artificial light

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

the act of choosing or the thing that is chosen

The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.

a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person