Noun: standstill 'stand,stil
- A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
"reached a standstill on the negotiations";
- deadlock, dead end, impasse, stalemate
- An interruption of normal activity
"The factory came to a standstill due to the power outage";
- stand, tie-up
- Remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile
"Traffic stood still when the funeral procession passed by"
Derived forms: stood still, stands still, standstills, standing still
Type of: continue, halt, remain, situation, stay, stay on, stop
Antonym: move
Encyclopedia: Standstill