Associations to the word «Standstill»

Wiktionary

STANDSTILL, noun. Complete immobility; halt

Dictionary definition

STANDSTILL, noun. A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations".
STANDSTILL, noun. An interruption of normal activity.

Wise words

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