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8 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Standstill' in a Sentence

"A condition of complete stop or halt, where there is no movement or action taking place." more

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As the magician performed his final trick, the audience watched in awe, bringing the room to a standstill.
During the power outage, the entire city was in a standstill, with no lights or movement.
The traffic came to a standstill as the parade passed through the busy street.
The courtroom came to a standstill as the surprise witness took the stand.
The wind was so strong that it brought the merry-go-round to a standstill at the amusement park.
The traffic jam brought the entire city to a standstill.
The heavy fog caused flights to come to a standstill at the airport.
When the teacher entered the classroom, the noisy chatter among the students came to a sudden standstill.

Standstill

stand-stil
nounA condition of complete stop or halt, where there is no movement or action taking place.

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Last Updated On: July 12, 2024
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