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standstill

noun

/ˈstændˌstɪl/

Meaning

a situation in which all movement or activity stops

The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.

come to a standstill

halt, stop, deadlock, impasse, freeze

movement, progress, continuation

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

a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles

The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.

a statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant sit...

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the destruction of forests by removing or burning trees...

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet