Standstill
/stˈæˌndstɪl/
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Definition
(noun) Complete immobility; a halt.
Sentence Examples
All the traffic was brought to a standstill by the accident.
A new car came to a standstill in front of the bank.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Traffic came to a complete ____ on the highway after a large truck broke down in the middle lane.