impasses

[US]/[ˈɪmˌpæs]/
[UK]/[ˈɪmˌpæs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a situation from which an ongoing activity cannot proceed, typically due to a deadlock or disagreement.; a state of affairs necessitating a decision or resolution.
v.to bring to an end; to frustrate.

Phrases & Collocations

hit impasses

overcome impasses

avoided impasses

facing impasses

resolving impasses

navigating impasses

reached impasses

serious impasses

future impasses

stalled impasses

Example Sentences

the negotiations reached an impasse after weeks of discussions.

we need to overcome these impasses to move the project forward.

the company faced several impasses in its expansion plans.

the talks stalled, reaching a complete impasse on the key issue.

they struggled to find a way past the impasse in the contract negotiations.

the political process hit an impasse due to partisan disagreements.

the team encountered an impasse regarding the design specifications.

breaking the impasse required creative problem-solving and compromise.

the discussions ended in an impasse, leaving both sides frustrated.

despite their efforts, they remained at an impasse regarding the budget.

the investigation reached an impasse with no new leads emerging.

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