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impasse

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/ˈɪm.pæs/ · im-passe

A situation in which no progress can be made, especially in negotiations or discussions.

Meanings

nounformal

A situation in which no progress can be made, especially in negotiations or discussions.

ایک ایسی صورتحال جس میں کوئی پیشرفت نہیں ہو سکتی، خاص طور پر مذاکرات یا بات چیت میں۔

بند گلی

band gali

Synonyms

deadlockstalematestandoffمُردہ گلیبند گلیرکاؤٹ

Antonyms

progresssolutionbreakthroughپیشرفتحلنئی راہ

Common Collocations

  • reach an impasse
  • negotiate an impasse
  • end in impasse

Example Sentences

After hours of negotiation, they reached an impasse.

گھنٹوں کی مذاکرات کے بعد، وہ بند گلی میں پھنس گئے۔

Ghanton ki muzakarat ke baad, woh band gali mein phans gaye.

The impasse in the talks led to no agreement.

بات چیت میں بند گلی نے کسی بھی معاہدے کو نہیں ہونے دیا۔

Baat cheet mein band gali ne kisi bhi moahida ko nahi hone diya.

To overcome the impasse, they decided to seek a mediator.

بند گلی پر قابو پانے کے لیے، انہوں نے ایک ثالث کو تلاش کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Band gali par qaboo pane ke liye, unhon ne aik salis ko talash karne ka faisla kiya.

Easily Confused With

impacts:While 'impasse' refers to a deadlock, 'impacts' refers to effects or influences on something.

Word Family

impassable
adjectiveناقابل گزر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'impasse' as being at a path with no exit, stuck.

Imagine a roadblock preventing any further travel.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "impasse" — path with no exit

First known use: 19th century

The term was borrowed into English in the early 19th century to describe a situation where progress is impossible.