standstill

Meanings

• noun

  A situation in which there is a halt or stoppage of progress, activity, or motion.

• noun

  A position or state in which there is no forward movement or progress.

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Antonyms

motion , movement

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Synonyms

deadlock , grind , halt , idle , impasse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with standstill
still , spill , hill , chill , grill , will

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Variants

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standstill , standstills , crawl to a standstill , crawl to a stop , crawl to a stop/standstill

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a halt' or 'a stopping place'. Derived from Old English 'standan' meaning 'to stand' and 'stille' meaning 'quiet' or 'still'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'standstill' was first used in the late 15th century.

2. In aviation, a standstill is a point on a runway where an aircraft comes to a complete stop before taking off.

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Related Concepts

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1. stagnation: A state of little or no growth, progress, or activity.

2. impasse: A deadlock or stalemate in a situation or negotiation.

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Culture

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In literature, standstill is often used metaphorically to describe a state of stagnation or immobility. It can also refer to a pause or intermission in a story or narrative.

How to Memorize "standstill"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a traffic jam or a person standing still. Try to visualize the scene in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a pause or a halt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S-T-A-N-D-S-T-I-L-L' to remember the definition: 'A Situation That Indicates Little or No Motion'.

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