1. bringing about a stalemate in chess (where a player cannot make a legal move but is not in check)
Usage: chess terminology
2. causing a situation where no progress can be made; creating a deadlock

Examples

• The player was stalemating his opponent by forcing repeated moves.
• The negotiations were stalemating due to both sides’ refusal to compromise.
• By stalemating the vote, the minority party prevented the bill from passing.
• The chess master avoided stalemating his opponent to maintain winning chances.
• The committee kept stalemating on the budget proposal.
• Her strategy was stalemating the entire project timeline.