Definition
Definition of stalemating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
deadlockRare leading to a deadlock or impasseRare
- The stalemating tactics of the team prevented any decisive action.
- The negotiations were stalemating, with neither side willing to compromise.
- His stalemating approach to the debate frustrated everyone involved.
Origin of stalemating
English, stale (stalemate) + -mating (action)
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- French:bloquant, ...
- German:zur Pattsituation führend, ...
- Italian:paralizzante, ...
- Spanish:llevando a un punto muerto, ...
- Portuguese:bloqueando, ...
- Chinese:陷入僵局的, ...
- Japanese:行き詰まらせる, ...
- Arabic:مُؤَدٍّ إلى جمود, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹבִיל לִמְבוֹי סָתוּם, ...
- Russian:блокирующий, ...
- Ukrainian:заводить у глухий кут, ...
- Hindi:गतिरोध की ओर ले जाने वाली, ...
Definition of stalemate - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
impassesituation where no progress or victory is possible
- The negotiations reached a stalemate with no agreement in sight.
2.
gamesTECH. chess position with no legal moves, resulting in a drawTECH.
- The game ended in a stalemate after three hours.
3.
drawRare match ending with no winnerRare
- The football match was a stalemate with a score of 1-1.
Verb
1.
negotiationRare bring about a situation with no progressRare
- The talks were stalemated by the disagreement.
2.
chessTECH. cause a player to have no legal movesTECH.
- He stalemated his opponent in the final move.
Expressions with stalemate
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end a situation where no progress is possible
The mediator helped break the stalemate in the negotiations.
unable to make progress or resolve a conflict
The negotiations were locked in a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.
arrive at a point where no progress is possible
The two sides reached a stalemate in the negotiations.
finish with no winner or clear result
The chess match will end in stalemate if no one moves.
situation where no political progress can be made
The country faced a political stalemate after the election.
arrive at a point where no progress is possible
The two countries reached stalemate in the peace talks.
Origin of stalemate
Middle English, stale (standstill) + mate (companion)
Examples of stalemate in a sentence
The debate resulted in a political stalemate. The players reached a stalemate with no clear winner. Negotiations ended in a stalemate, halting progress. The chess game ended in a stalemate after three hours. Negotiations reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise. The negotiations were stalemated by the lack of consensus.
Efforts to resolve the issue were stalemated by legal challenges. She managed to stalemate her rival unexpectedly. The game ended when he stalemated his challenger.
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- French:impasse, bloquer, ...
- German:Pattstellung, blockieren, ...
- Italian:stallo, bloccare, ...
- Spanish:punto muerto, estancar, ...
- Portuguese:impasse, bloquear, ...
- Chinese:僵局, 停滞不前, ...
- Japanese:行き詰まり, 行き詰まる, ...
- Arabic:طريق مسدود, جَمَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:מָבוֹי סָתוּם, לִתְקוֹעַ אֶת הַשִּׂיחוֹת, ...
- Russian:тупик, останавливать, ...
- Ukrainian:глухий кут, зупинити, ...
- Hindi:गतिरोध, गतिरोध में लाना, ...
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