Simple Definition of standstill

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standstill

noun

: a state in which all activity or motion is stopped
Production is at a standstill. [=production has stopped completely]
The accident brought traffic to a standstill.

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“Standstill.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/standstill. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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