at a standstill — in a situation where no progress is being made; completely stopped
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: in a situation where no progress is being made; completely stopped
Pronunciation (IPA): /æt ə ˈstændˌstɪl/
Example Sentences
- My diet plan came to a standstill when I discovered the office vending machine sells chocolate donuts.
- The project was at a standstill due to budget constraints.
- His productivity came to a standstill after he installed that addictive mobile game.
at a standstill
NOUN[/æt ə ˈstændˌstɪl/]
in a situation where no progress is being made; completely stopped
💡 Concept
Traffic is at a standstill after the truck broke down on the highway.
🎵 Rhyme
At a standstill before the hill, but never lacking will!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/æt ə ˈstændˌstɪl/
🇬🇧 UK/æt ə ˈstændˌstɪl/
🌳Etymology
Rootstand
Suffix-still
🎵Rhyme
stillhillwillskill
still
hill
will
skill
🔗Collocations
come to a standstill
bring to a standstill
traffic at a standstill
negotiations at a standstill
economy at a standstill
work at a standstill
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My diet plan came to a standstill when I discovered the office vending machine sells chocolate donuts.”
“The project was at a standstill due to budget constraints.”
😄 Fun example
“His productivity came to a standstill after he installed that addictive mobile game.”
“The heavy snowfall brought the entire city to a standstill.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
deadlockimpassestalematehaltgridlock
Antonyms
progressadvancementmovement
Related
blockagesuspensionpausecessationstoppage
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