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.
The car is stalled in the middle of the road.
Peace talks remained stalled for weeks as neither side could agree on the border terms.
The stalled legislation faced renewed scrutiny after public protests demanded a resolution to the ongoing housing crisis.
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'remain', 'become', or 'stay'.