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Definition of Standstill
1. Noun. A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible. "Reached an impasse on the negotiations"
Exact synonyms: Dead End, Deadlock, Impasse, Stalemate
Generic synonyms: Situation
Derivative terms: Stand Still
Generic synonyms: Situation
Derivative terms: Stand Still
2. Noun. An interruption of normal activity.
Definition of Standstill
1. n. A standing without moving forward or backward; a stop; a state or rest.
Definition of Standstill
1. Noun. complete immobility; halt ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Standstill
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Standstill
1. Cessation of activity. Atrial standstill, cessation of atrial contractions, marked by absence of atrial waves in the electrocardiogram. Synonym: auricular standstill. (05 Mar 2000)