Definition of Impasse
a situation that prevents advancement
Examples of Impasse in a sentence
Yesterday, the two parties did not make any progress on the contract terms because they had reached an impasse. ๐
Because of the impasse between workers and management, the factory has been closed for two weeks. ๐
The jury ended in an impasse when the members could not break a tie vote on the defendantโs guilt. ๐
Since the snow has covered the mountain and the lake has frozen over, we have reached an impasse and must sleep in our car until the weather becomes warmer. ๐
Hopefully the mediator can help us get past this impasse so we can proceed with the signing of the business agreement. ๐
After John lost his job and his car, he felt he was at an impasse in his life. ๐
The kidnapper refused to talk to the hostage negotiator during the impasse. ๐
Since neither the husband nor the wife is willing to make a compromise, the divorce hearing is at an impasse. ๐
Even if it takes all night, we must work through the financial impasse that is preventing our teachers from returning to their classrooms. ๐
Because the two countries have reached an impasse in their treaty negotiations, the war will continue. ๐
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