standstill — A situation or condition in which there is no movement or activity; a complete stop or halt in progress or motion.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A situation or condition in which there is no movement or activity; a complete stop or halt in progress or motion.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstændˌstɪl/
Example Sentences
- My computer came to a complete standstill when I tried to run 50 programs at once.
- The negotiations reached a standstill after both sides refused to compromise.
- When the pizza delivery was 2 hours late, my stomach came to a standstill from hunger.
standstill
NOUN[/ˈstændˌstɪl/]
A situation or condition in which there is no movement or activity; a complete stop or halt in progress or motion.
A situation or condition in which there is no movement or activity; a complete stop or halt in progress or motion.
At a standstill going uphill, but flying fast downhill!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word formed in the 16th century by combining 'stand' (to remain upright in one place) and 'still' (without movement). The literal meaning 'standing motionless' evolved to describe any complete halt or stoppage.
Breakdown
stand (to remain in position) + still (without movement) = complete stop or halt
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My computer came to a complete standstill when I tried to run 50 programs at once.”
“The negotiations reached a standstill after both sides refused to compromise.”
“When the pizza delivery was 2 hours late, my stomach came to a standstill from hunger.”
“The factory production came to a standstill due to the power outage.”
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