English / word
impasse
noun C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a situation in which no progress is possible; a deadlock
In context
01
The trade talks reached an impasse after both delegations rejected draft agreements.
02
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
Synonyms
deadlock,stalemate,standstill
Antonyms
breakthrough,progress,resolution
Collocations
reach an impasse,political impasse,break the impasse