Stalled: meaning, definitions and examples
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stalled
[ stษหld ]
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:
๐ต๐น parado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเค เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gestoppt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terhenti
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะฟะธะฝะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zatrzymany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆญขใใ
๐ซ๐ท arrรชtรฉ
๐ช๐ธ detenido
๐น๐ท durdurulmuล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ง๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ zastavenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zastavenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆป็
๐ธ๐ฎ ustavljen
๐ฎ๐ธ stoppuรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาัะฐััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฉแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dayanmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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