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English noun: impasse

1. impasse (state) a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible


SamplesReached an impasse on the negotiations.


Synonymsdead end, deadlock, stalemate, standstill


Broader (hypernym)situation

2. impasse (artifact) a street with only one way in or out


Synonymsblind alley, cul de sac, dead-end street


Broader (hypernym)thoroughfare









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