What is "impasse" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "impasse": a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈɪmpæs/[3], /ɪmˈpæs/[3]

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈæmpɑːs/[1][2], /æmˈpɑːs/[2], /ˈɪmpɑːs/[2], /ɪmˈpɑːs/[2]

Meaning of "impasse": a street with only one way in or out

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈɪmpæs/[3], /ɪmˈpæs/[3]

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈæmpɑːs/[1][2], /æmˈpɑːs/[2], /ˈɪmpɑːs/[2], /ɪmˈpɑːs/[2]

Synonyms:

predicament, standstill, gridlock, dilemma, deadlock, standoff, box, pause, mire, fix, quandary, scrape, jam, rest, cessation, corner, plight, pickle, morass, Catch-22, cul-de-sac, dead end,

Antonyms:

boon, breakthrough, solution, agreement,