standstill

UK
/ˈstændstɪl/
US
/ˈstændstɪl/

Translations

standstillnoun
standstills
pl
UK
/ˈstændstɪl/
US
/ˈstændstɪl/
The project is at a standstill because of the lack of funding.
Проект находится в тупике из-за отсутствия финансирования.
The negotiations reached a standstill.
Переговоры достигли застоя.
The traffic came to a standstill due to the accident.
Движение остановилось из-за аварии.
Additional translations
standstilladjective
more standstill
Comp.
most standstill
Super.
UK
/ˈstænd.stɪl/
US
/ˈstænd.stɪl/
Used attributively (e.g., "standstill budget") to describe something that remains unchanged or lacks movement.

Definitions

standstillnoun
A situation or condition in which there is no movement or activity; a complete stop.
The traffic came to a standstill due to the accident on the highway.
An agreement to suspend or defer action, especially between a debtor and its creditors, for a specified period.
The company negotiated a standstill with its lenders to avoid default.
standstilladjective
Characterized by a lack of change, growth, or movement; maintaining the status quo.
The government proposed a standstill budget for the coming fiscal year.