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stalemate

/ˈsteɪlmeɪt/

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noun

The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.

Examples :

"The chess game reached a stalemate, as the player with the turn had no possible moves. "

game position situation

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noun

Any situation that has no obvious possible movement, but does not involve any personal loss.

Examples :

"The negotiations between the company and the union reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to concede on their demands. "

situation state outcome game politics

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verb

To bring about a state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves.

Examples :

"The debate about who should wash the dishes stalled into a stalemate; neither person wanted to be the one to move first. "

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verb

To bring about a stalemate, in which no advance in an argument is achieved.

Examples :

"The constant interruptions and personal attacks served to stalemate the discussion about the budget, and no decisions were made. "