standstill

simple noun9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.7

Used to emphasize that movement or activity has entirely stopped.

Synonymous with 'complete standstill', indicating a full stop.

Indicates that something has almost stopped but may still be moving very slowly.

Similar to 'near standstill', meaning it has stopped in effect, if not literally.

A more emphatic way to say a complete stop, often used for traffic.

Describes the state of not moving or making progress.

To slow down and then stop completely.

To cause something (like traffic or production) to stop.

To stop slowly and with difficulty, often with a harsh or unpleasant feeling.