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impasse

noun

1 impasse

A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible:
— Reached an impasse on the negotiations.

synonyms: dead end, deadlock, stalemate, standstill.

Dutch: hopeloosheid, uitzichtloosheid, patstelling, impasse
Polish: zastój, śpiączka, marazm, impas

2 impasse

A street with only one way in or out.

synonyms: blind alley, cul de sac, dead-end street.

Dutch: doodlopende straat
Polish: ślepca ulica, ślepy zaułek, sięgacz


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