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impasse

/ˌɪmˈpæs/ /ɪmˈpɑːs/
noun
  1. 1 çıkmaz
  2. 2 tıkanıklık

Definition (English)

  1. A situation where no progress can be made because people disagree or have different ideas.
  2. A road or path that has no exit.

Example Sentences

  1. The negotiations reached an impasse.
    Müzakereler bir çıkmaza ulaştı.
  2. We're at an impasse; we can't agree.
    Bir tıkanıklık yaşıyoruz; anlaşamıyoruz.

Synonyms

deadlockstalematestandstillgridlockimpedimentblockageobstacle

Antonyms

breakthroughprogressadvancesolutionagreement

Collocations

reach an impasseat an impasseimpasse situationimpasse reachednegotiation impasseimpasse in talks

Related Words

negotiationconflictdisagreementdiscussionproblemdecision