Standstill

n.

1.

A standing without moving forward or backward; a stop; a state of rest.

Noun	1.	standstill - a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations" Synonyms: deadlock, impasse, stalemate, dead end
	2.	standstill - an interruption of normal activity Synonyms: tie-up, stand

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