Stalemate Meaning in English
word
परिभाषा
A situation where neither side can make progress or win, often used in games like chess or to describe negotiations or conflicts that are stuck.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Common in chess for a draw, but also used metaphorically for negotiations, politics, or debates that cannot progress. Often appears as 'reach a stalemate' or 'in a stalemate'. Not usually used for sports ties that can progress or be broken easily.
उदाहरण वाक्य
The chess game ended in a stalemate.
basic
Negotiations reached a stalemate after hours of discussion.
basic
There is a stalemate between the two teams.
basic
We're in a stalemate—no one wants to compromise.
natural
The political debate has become a complete stalemate with neither side moving forward.
natural
After three rounds of talks, it was clear we had hit a stalemate.
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