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stalled

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstɔɫd// UK //stˈɔːld// stalled

adj. stopped or stuck because of a problem. You use this when a process, a machine, or a plan is not moving forward anymore.

adj. stopped in progress or development; experiencing a temporary or permanent halt. Often used to describe negotiations, economic growth, or mechanical failure.


SIMPLE

The car is stalled in the middle of the road.

CONTEXTUAL

Peace talks remained stalled for weeks as neither side could agree on the border terms.

COMPLEX

The stalled legislation faced renewed scrutiny after public protests demanded a resolution to the ongoing housing crisis.

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Usage

Often follows a linking verb like 'remain', 'become', or 'stay'.

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