Noun
A standing without moving forward or backward; a stop; a state or rest.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA depiction of da Gama's fleet (from the Livro das Armadas) The violent treatment meted out by da Gama quickly brought trade along the Malabar Coast of India, upon which Calicut depended, to a standstill. Source: Internet
A lack of city infrastructure coupled with changing climate patterns causes severe economic loss including damage to property and loss of lives, as evidenced in the 2005 flooding in Mumbai that brought the city to a standstill. Source: Internet
Airbnb Inc is laying off 25% of its workforce, or nearly 1,900 employees, the home rental start-up said on Tuesday, as the COVID-19 pandemic brings global travel to a near standstill. Source: Internet
Administrative History of the Operations of 21 Army Group, p. 47 Offensive operations slowed to a standstill, allowing the German forces their first respite in weeks. Source: Internet
Airlines have been among the worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic, which brought global travel to a virtual standstill and a $10 billion US collective monthly cash burn for U.S. airlines, which have slashed their capacity. Source: Internet
After the Black Death, monumental construction in Norway came to a standstill. Source: Internet