Stalemate: meaning, definitions and examples
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stalemate
[ ˈsteɪlmeɪt ]
in chess
A situation in which further action or progress by opposing parties seems impossible; a deadlock.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The game ended in a stalemate as neither player could make a move without putting their king in danger.
- The negotiations reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.
Translations
Translations of the word "stalemate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 empate
🇮🇳 गतिरोध
🇩🇪 Patt
🇮🇩 jalan buntu
🇺🇦 пат
🇵🇱 pat
🇯🇵 引き分け
🇫🇷 impasse
🇪🇸 jaque mate
🇹🇷 beraberlik
🇰🇷 교착 상태
🇸🇦 طريق مسدود
🇨🇿 pat
🇸🇰 pat
🇨🇳 僵局
🇸🇮 pat
🇮🇸 patt
🇰🇿 тұйыққа тірелу
🇬🇪 პატი
🇦🇿 pat
🇲🇽 jaque mate
Etymology
The term 'stalemate' originated from the Old French word 'estal' meaning 'standstill'. It was first used in the 18th century to describe a chess position in which the player whose turn it is to move has no legal move and is not in check. Over time, the term has expanded to be used in various contexts beyond chess to signify a deadlock or impasse.