Standstill(noun)
A situation in which movement, activity, or progress completely stops.
Hindi meaning:ठहराव / गतिरोध
Synonyms: Halt, Stop, Stoppage, Deadlock
Antonyms: Movement, Progress, Activity, Flow
Example: Heavy rain brought the traffic to a complete standstill.
Trick to remember: Standstill means stand + still; jab koi kaam ya movement bilkul still ho jaye, that situation is standstill.
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