Formal and Informal Expressions of stalled

In different contexts, you can replace 'stalled' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'halted, delayed' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'stuck, stopped' is a commonplace synonym.

stalled: Explore its Definition & Usage

stalled Definition

1stopped making progress
2stopped working or moving forward

Using stalled: Examples

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

Example
The negotiations have stalled.
Example
The car stalled in the middle of the road.
Example
The project has been stalled for months.

stalled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stalled

Antonyms for stalled

Phrases with stalled

stall for time
to delay doing something in order to gain more time to prepare or plan
Example
He was stalling for time while his team worked on a new strategy.
stall out
to stop working suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The engine stalled out and we had to call a tow truck.
stall speed
the minimum speed at which an aircraft can maintain level flight
Example
The pilot had to maintain a stall speed during landing.

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Summary: stalled in Brief

'Stalled' [stɔːld] means stopped making progress or stopped working or moving forward. It is often used in the context of negotiations, projects, and vehicles, as in 'The negotiations have stalled,' 'The project has been stalled for months,' and 'The car stalled in the middle of the road.' 'Stall for time' is a phrase that means to delay doing something in order to gain more time to prepare or plan.