Come to a standstill Meaning in English
expression
释义
To stop moving or progressing completely; when something is no longer active, operating, or developing.
用法与细微差别
Often used for traffic, projects, negotiations, or business activities. Slightly formal or used in reporting. Collocates with 'traffic', 'economy', 'negotiations'. Do not confuse with 'pause' (temporary). 'Standstill' implies a complete and sometimes unexpected stop.
例句
Traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
basic
The project came to a standstill due to lack of funds.
basic
All work in the office came to a standstill during the blackout.
basic
Talks between the two countries came to a standstill last week.
natural
The city came to a standstill during the heavy snowstorm.
natural
My computer came to a standstill when I tried to open too many programs.
natural