deadlock, dead end, impasse, stalemate, standstill
(noun) a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; “reached an impasse on the negotiations”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
impasse (plural impasses)
a road with no exit; a cul-de-sac
a deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made
• pessima, sempais
Source: Wiktionary
Im`passe" (aN`päs"; E. im*pas"), n. [F.]
Definition: An impassable road or way; a blind alley; cul-de-sac; fig., a position or predicament affording no escape.
The issue from the present impasse will, in all probability, proceed from below, not from above. Arnold White.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
