impasse

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæmpɑːs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɪmpæs/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular impasse

Plural impasses

1. (countable) An impasse is a situation in which no progress can be made.
   • Synonyms: deadlock and stalemate