26984 words

standstill

3 definitions • 7 examples
1
a condition in which all movement or activity has stopped:

Examples:

The runaway bus eventually came to a standstill when it rolled into a muddy field.
Fighting and shortages have brought normal life to a virtual standstill in the city.
2
a condition in which all movement or activity has stopped:

Examples:

Bad weather brought construction to a standstill.
The truck came to a standstill in the muddy field.
3
a situation in which all movement or activity has stopped:

Examples:

be at a standstill Labour negotiations are almost at a standstill.
bring sth to a standstill The business was brought to a standstill by the postal workers' dispute.
come to a standstill

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