1. a situation in which all activity or movement has stopped

Examples

• Traffic came to a complete standstill during rush hour.
• The negotiations reached a standstill when neither side would compromise.
• Construction work was at a standstill due to the heavy rain.
• The factory production came to a standstill after the power outage.
• Peace talks have been at a standstill for months.
• The entire city was brought to a standstill by the snowstorm.