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Definition stalemate in British English

stalemate noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt/
1

a situation in which progress is impossible because the people or groups involved cannot agree

Example

The fourth round of talks ended in a stalemate.

Example

Management and the unions have reached stalemate in their negotiations.

Synonyms and related words
crisis battle nightmare
2

the situation in chess when the game ends because neither player can make a legal move or win the game

Synonyms and related words
bishop capture castle
Definition stalemate in British English