stalemate
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/ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt/
/ˈsteɪlmeɪt/
General
- 1 çıkmaz, kilitlenme countable or uncountable
Definition (English)
A situation where no progress can be made because of disagreement or opposition.
Example Sentences
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The peace talks have reached a stalemate.Barış görüşmeleri çıkmaza girdi.
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It was a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.Hiçbir taraf taviz vermeye yanaşmadığı için bir çıkmazdı.
GeneralSports
- 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
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The chess game ended in stalemate after three hours.Satranç oyunu üç saat sonra patla bitti.
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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