impasse

US /ˈɪm.pæs/
UK /ˈɪm.pæs/
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1.

тупик, безвыходное положение

a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock

:
The negotiations reached an impasse.
Переговоры зашли в тупик.
We've reached an impasse in our discussions.
Мы зашли в тупик в наших обсуждениях.