Vocabulary
Stagnation
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
To stop developing, progressing, moving
Urdu meaning
جمود / بے حرکت
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- If media reports that the proposed industrial policy seeks to revive sick industries through government support and shield select sectors are correct, the move risks perpetuating economic stagnation.
- Whether or not the resultant bargain is sufficient in size to pay for the country`s economy to move from stagnation to growth remains to be seen.
- If inflation pressures decline, it must respond quickly using policy instruments to tackle economic stagnation and unemployment.
- It produces substantial losses to the economy and results in stagnation.
- This demographic explosion, coupled with economic stagnation and declining per capita income, creates escalating climate vulnerability.
Synonyms
doldrums, stagnancy
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