impasse

/ɪmˈpæs/

a deadlock or stalemate

The negotiations reached an impasse when both sides refused to compromise.

The talks stopped making progress because neither side would give in.

formal

a situation in which no progress can be made, and no agreement can be reached

The labor dispute has reached an impasse, with no end in sight.

The disagreement between workers and management has stalled, and no solution is visible.

The diplomatic talks hit an impasse over territorial claims.

Negotiations between the two countries stopped because they couldn't agree on borders.

Often used in formal or professional contexts, such as negotiations, diplomacy, or labor disputes.

Collocations

reach an impasseto come to a deadlockbreak the impasseto resolve a stalemate

in a situation where no progress is being made

Use 'impasse' to describe a breakdown in discussions where no compromise is possible.

'Impasse' is more formal than 'stalemate' and is often used in written or professional communication.

From French 'impasse,' meaning 'a dead-end street' or 'a situation with no way out.'

The term is often used in formal or professional settings, particularly in negotiations, politics, or labor disputes.

im-

not

prefix

-pass

way or path

root

-e

noun ending

suffix

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