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stalemate

/ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt/ /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/
noun
General
  1. 1 çıkmaz, kilitlenme countable or uncountable

Definition (English)

A situation where no progress can be made because of disagreement or opposition.

Example Sentences

  1. The peace talks have reached a stalemate.
    Barış görüşmeleri çıkmaza girdi.
  2. It was a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.
    Hiçbir taraf taviz vermeye yanaşmadığı için bir çıkmazdı.
GeneralSports
  1. 1 pat, pat durumu countable or uncountable

Definition (English)

A situation in chess where a player cannot make any legal move but is not in check.

Example Sentences

  1. The chess game ended in stalemate after three hours.
    Satranç oyunu üç saat sonra patla bitti.
  2. He was losing badly but managed to force a stalemate.
    Kötü kaybediyordu ama oyunu pata götürmeyi başardı.

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reach a stalemateend in stalematestalemate situationstalemate in negotiationsbreak a stalematestalemate continues