standstills

Definitions

A situation in which all activity or movement has stopped.

A state of deadlock or impasse where no progress can be made.

Examples

The heavy snowfall brought traffic to complete standstills across the entire city.

Negotiations between the two companies reached several standstills before a final agreement was reached.

Synonyms

deadlocks stalemates impasses gridlocks halts stagnations cessations

Antonyms

advancements progressions continuations movements developments flows activities