stalemate
US /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/
UK /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/
1.
jalan buntu, kebuntuan
a situation in which neither side in an argument or contest can make any progress
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The negotiations reached a stalemate, with neither party willing to compromise.
Rundingan mencapai jalan buntu, dengan tiada pihak yang bersedia berkompromi.
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The game ended in a stalemate, as neither player could make a winning move.
Permainan berakhir dengan seri, kerana tiada pemain yang dapat membuat langkah kemenangan.
1.
menghentikan, membuntukan
to bring to a stalemate
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The strong defense managed to stalemate the opponent's attack.
Pertahanan yang kuat berjaya menghentikan serangan pihak lawan.
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Their differing opinions threatened to stalemate the entire project.
Perbezaan pendapat mereka mengancam untuk menghentikan seluruh projek.