stalemate

[ˈsteɪlmeɪt]

stalemate Definition

  • 1a situation in which further action or progress by opposing parties seems impossible
  • 2a position counting as a draw, in which a player is not in check but cannot move except into check

Using stalemate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stalemate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The negotiations reached a stalemate.

  • Example

    The game ended in a stalemate.

  • Example

    The two armies were at a stalemate for weeks.

stalemate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for stalemate

Phrases with stalemate

  • a situation in which opposing political parties or groups are unable to reach an agreement

    Example

    The government was in a political stalemate, with neither party willing to compromise.

  • a situation in which economic progress is halted due to opposing forces or factors

    Example

    The country was in an economic stalemate, with high inflation rates and low employment rates.

  • a position in chess where the player whose turn it is to move is not in check but has no legal move

    Example

    The game ended in a stalemate when neither player could make a legal move.

Origins of stalemate

from the obsolete English 'stale' meaning 'stalemate' and 'mate' meaning 'checkmate'

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Summary: stalemate in Brief

A 'stalemate' [ˈsteɪlmeɪt] refers to a situation where further progress or action seems impossible. It can be used in contexts like negotiations, games, or military conflicts, as in 'The negotiations reached a stalemate,' 'The game ended in a stalemate,' and 'The two armies were at a stalemate for weeks.' 'Stalemate' can also refer to a position in chess where the player cannot move without being in check.