| Front | impasse |
|---|---|
| Back | im‧passe /æmˈpɑːs $ ˈɪmpæs/ noun [singular] a situation in which it is impossible to continue with a discussion or plan because the people involved cannot agree at an impasse The political process is at an impasse. Negotiations seemed to have reached an impasse. THESAURUS no progress stalemate/deadlock /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ [uncountable and countable] a situation in which no further progress can be made because two groups or organizations cannot find a way to end a disagreement: The negotiations ended in deadlock. | At that point the strike appeared to have reached a stalemate. | the year-long political deadlock between the two parties impasse /æmˈpɑːs $ ˈɪmpæs/ [singular] formal a situation in which progress has stopped completely, especially because people cannot agree on what to do next: The continuing impasse over the budget. | The situation seemed to have reached an impasse. grind to a halt to slowly stop making any progress: The economy seems to be grinding to a halt. | It was clear that the peace talks had ground to a halt. |
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