Vocabulary
Impasse
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
Urdu meaning
تعطل، بند گلی، سخت مشکل
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Even if the impasse is overcome, reform is a complicated process that requires amendment of the UN Charter.
- The parallel between the Israeli/ Palestinian conflict and the ongoing IndoPak impasse sprang to mind, after reading the Israeli expert M.
- But they must also ensure that this time it is India that takes the first step to break the impasse.
- T has taken the PTI two years to arrive at an impasse.
- The memorandum said the removal of Mrs Gandhi was necessary to upholdthehonourofthiscountrytoprotectand defend the dignity, independence and impartiality of the judiciary and administration from personal influence and impasse.
Synonyms
deadlock, dead end, stalemate, checkmate, stand-off, standstill, halt, stop
Curator example
“the current political impasse”
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