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

2. Noun. An interruption of normal activity.
Exact synonyms: Stand, Tie-up
Generic synonyms: Halt, Stop
Derivative terms: Stand, Tie Up

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Standstill

standpattism
standpattisms
standpipe
standpipes
standpoint
standpoints
stands
stands down
stands for
stands in
stands on ceremony
stands out
stands up
stands up against
stands up to
standstill (current term)
standstills
standup
standup comedian
standups
stane
staned
stanekite
stanes
stanfieldite
stanford-binet test
stang
stanged
stanging
stangs

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