an impasse

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cul-de-sac
impasse
If people are in a difficult position in which it is impossible to make any progress, you can refer to the situation as an impasse. The company says it has reached an impasse in negotiations with the union. = deadlock. a situation in which it is impossible to continue with a discussion or plan because the people involved cannot agree at an impasse (passer )
impasse
a deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made
impasse
{i} deadlock, standstill, place from which there is no escape; dead-end street, cul-de-sac
impasse
An impassable road or way; a blind alley; cul-de-sac; fig
impasse
a position or predicament affording no escape
impasse
a street with only one way in or out
impasse
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations"
impasse
a road with no exit; a cul-de-sac
an impasse
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