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impasse

noun

/ˈɪm.pæs/

Meaning

A situation where no progress is possible.

A situation in which no progress is possible; a deadlock.

The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.

Negotiations reached an impasse after both sides refused to compromise.

reach an impasse

deadlock, stalemate, standstill, gridlock

Entry 1

deadlock, stalemate, standstill

Entry 2

deadlock, stalemate, standstill, gridlock

breakthrough, progress, resolution, agreement

Entry 1

breakthrough, progress, resolution

Entry 2

progress, breakthrough, agreement

political impasse, legal impasse, reach an impasse, stuck in an impasse

Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.

The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.

A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.

A person or thing that precipitates an event or causes change or action.