STANDSTILLS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word standstills. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for STANDSTILLS
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| deadlock | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible | ||||||
| impasse | noun n | |||||
noun • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible • a street with only one way in or out | ||||||
| stalemate | noun n | |||||
noun • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible • drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check verb • subject to a stalemate | ||||||
| cessation | noun n | |||||
noun • a stopping | ||||||
| delay | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of | ||||||
| freeze | verb v | |||||
noun • the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid • weather cold enough to cause freezing • an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement • fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level verb • stop moving or become immobilized • change to ice • be cold • cause to freeze • stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it • be very cold, below the freezing point • change from a liquid to a solid when cold • prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) • anesthetize by cold • suddenly behave coldly and formally | ||||||
| gridlock | noun n | |||||
noun • a traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible | ||||||
| halt | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the state of inactivity following an interruption • the event of something ending • an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement adjective satellite • disabled in the feet or legs verb • cause to come to an abrupt stop • come to a halt, stop moving • stop from happening or developing • stop the flow of a liquid | ||||||
| interruption | noun n | |||||
noun • an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity • some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something | ||||||
| pause | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something • temporary inactivity verb • interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing • cease an action temporarily | ||||||
| rest | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • something left after other parts have been taken away • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a pause for relaxation • a state of inaction • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) • a support on which things can be put • a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration verb • not move; be in a resting position • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax • give a rest to • have a place in relation to something else • be at rest • stay the same; remain in a certain state • be inherent or innate in • put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying • sit, as on a branch • rest on or as if on a pillow • be inactive, refrain from acting | ||||||
| stagnancy | noun n | |||||
noun • inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation • a state of inactivity (in business or art etc) | ||||||
| stagnation | noun n | |||||
noun • a state of inactivity (in business or art etc) • inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation | ||||||
| stoppage | noun n | |||||
noun • the state of inactivity following an interruption • an obstruction in a pipe or tube • the act of stopping something | ||||||
| suspension | noun n | |||||
noun • a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something • temporary cessation or suspension • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle • the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) • a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc) | ||||||
| stand | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a support or foundation • the position where a thing or person stands • a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area • a small table for holding articles of various kinds • a support for displaying ot holding various articles • an interruption of normal activity • a mental position from which things are viewed • a booth where articles are displayed for sale • a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance • tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) • a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air • a defensive effort verb • be standing; be upright • be in some specified state or condition • occupy a place or location, also metaphorically • hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright • put up with something or somebody unpleasant • have or maintain a position or stand on an issue • remain inactive or immobile • be in effect; be or remain in force • be tall; have a height of; copula • put into an upright position • withstand the force of something • be available for stud services | ||||||
| tie-up | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a social or business relationship • an interruption of normal activity | ||||||