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Bring to a standstill Meaning in English

expression

BRING tuh STAND-still
bring tuh STAND-still

التعريف

To stop something completely so that it cannot continue or move forward at all.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used in formal and informal contexts, often about traffic, businesses, negotiations, or systems. Common collocation: 'bring X to a standstill.' Implies a total halt, stronger than just 'slow down.'

جمل نموذجية

Heavy snow can bring traffic to a standstill.

basic

The protest brought the city to a standstill for hours.

basic

The power outage brought production to a standstill.

basic

Negotiations were brought to a standstill after the disagreement.

natural

A single accident can bring the whole highway to a standstill.

natural

If both teams keep arguing, this game is going to be brought to a standstill.

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