Standstill
Definition
(noun) A situation in which nothing is moving or happening
Examples
“The traffic came to a standstill due to the accident.”
“The elevator's been at a standstill for ten minutes.”
“After lunch, the whole office hit a standstill.”
“We sat through a standstill in the meeting room while nobody could agree on the budget.”
“Her bike's chain snapped, and the ride came to a standstill by the river.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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