Stalled: meaning, definitions and examples

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stalled

 

[ stษ”หld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

stopped progress

The term 'stalled' refers to a situation where an ongoing process is interrupted or halted. This interruption can occur due to various reasons, such as mechanical failure, lack of resources, or external factors. In a broader context, it can also describe situations where progress toward a goal has ceased. A stalled project, for instance, might require reevaluation or additional inputs to resume its trajectory.

Synonyms

blocked, halted, impeded, paused

Examples of usage

  • The car stalled in the middle of the road.
  • Their negotiations have stalled due to disagreements.
  • The project's progress has stalled since last year.

Translations

Translations of the word "stalled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคŸเค• เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestoppt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terhenti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒะฟะธะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zatrzymany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœๆญขใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrรชtรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ detenido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท durdurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ง€๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zastavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zastavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœๆปž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ustavljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stoppuรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพา›ั‚ะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฉแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dayanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ detenido

Etymology

The word 'stalled' originated from the term 'stall', which has roots in Middle English 'stal', referring to a stable or an enclosure. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of stopping or coming to a halt. In mechanical contexts, 'stalling' describes an engine ceasing to function due to insufficient power or fuel. The term became commonly used in various fields, including automotive, project management, and negotiations, to signify any unplanned cessation of progress. Thus, it embodies both the literal and figurative implications of stopping or pausing, retaining the essence of its etymological background.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,939, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.