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stalemated

UK
/ˈsteɪl.meɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈsteɪlˌmeɪ.tɪd/

Translations

stalematedadjective
UK
/ˈsteɪl.meɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈsteɪlˌmeɪ.tɪd/
dans l'impasseSe dit d’une situation où aucune avancée n’est possible.
The negotiations remained stalemated despite several attempts to find a compromise.
Les négociations sont restées dans l'impasse malgré plusieurs tentatives pour trouver un compromis.
Synonyms
deadlocked
stagnant
impasse
frozen
at a standstill
stalemateverb

stalemated

Past Simple

stalemated
Past Simple
stalemated
Past Participle
stalemating
Gerund
UK
/ˈsteɪl.meɪt/
US
/ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt/
mettre dans l'impasseSens figuré : conduire à une situation sans issue.
The negotiations were stalemated after both parties refused to compromise.
Les négociations ont été mises dans l'impasse après que les deux parties ont refusé de faire des compromis.
materAux échecs : amener au pat.
He stalemated his opponent by forcing him into a corner.
Il a maté son adversaire en le poussant dans un coin.
Additional translations
bloquerPlus naturel dans le registre courant.
Synonyms
gridlock
paralyze
halt
obstruct
block
stymie
deadlock
frustrate
thwart
paralyse
freeze

Definitions

stalematedadjective
In a situation where no progress can be made or no advancement is possible.
The negotiations remained stalemated despite several attempts to find a compromise.
stalemateverb
To bring to a standstill or deadlock, where no progress can be made.
The negotiations were stalemated after both parties refused to compromise.
(Chess) To bring the game to a stalemate by leaving the opponent with no legal moves.
He stalemated his opponent by forcing him into a corner.
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