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. 🔊
Because of the impasse between workers and management, the factory has been closed for two weeks. 🔊
The jury ended in an impasse when the members could not break a tie vote on the defendant’s guilt. 🔊
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. 🔊
Hopefully the mediator can help us get past this impasse so we can proceed with the signing of the business agreement. 🔊
After John lost his job and his car, he felt he was at an impasse in his life. 🔊
The kidnapper refused to talk to the hostage negotiator during the impasse. 🔊
Since neither the husband nor the wife is willing to make a compromise, the divorce hearing is at an impasse. 🔊
Even if it takes all night, we must work through the financial impasse that is preventing our teachers from returning to their classrooms. 🔊
Because the two countries have reached an impasse in their treaty negotiations, the war will continue. 🔊
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