stagnation

referring to a prolonged period of little or no growth in an economy

referring to a situation where political progress or reform has stopped

indicates a specific duration of inactivity or lack of growth

emphasizes a long duration of inactivity or lack of growth

to result in a lack of activity or growth

to be the reason for a lack of activity or growth

to stop a state of inactivity from happening

to stay away from a state of inactivity