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status quo

noun

/ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

Meaning

The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.

maintain the status quo

current state, existing condition, situation, present state

change, reform, innovation

status quo maintained, change the status quo, protect the status quo, challenge the status quo

a competition in which players or teams compete against each other for a prize

an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university

A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.