Standstill Definition & Meaning
standstill
- noun
- a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations"
- an interruption of normal activity
"Standstill" in song lyrics
See how standstill is used in real songs:
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"Rough enough to keep the crowd in a standstill"
Breeze — L.A. Posse -
"Traffic at a standstill"
Do or Die f/ E-40 — Already Know -
"Shake off that rubble, break free from your standstill"
Flobots — Mayday!!
Words that rhyme with standstill
Usage tips for "standstill"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does standstill mean?
- a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations" an interruption of normal activity
- What part of speech is standstill?
- Standstill is a noun.
- How many definitions does standstill have?
- Standstill has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).