impasse

at an impasse

At a point or problem that is insurmountable or from which there is no possible exit, progress, or negotiation. After hours of bitter debate, the two parties were at an impasse, and the discussion was left for the following day.

come to an impasse

Fig. to reach a deadlock, stalemate, etc., in a situation. (Alludes to a blocked roadway.) The committee has come to an impasse in its deliberations.

reach an impasse

to progress to the point that a barrier stops further progress. When negotiations with management reached an impasse, the union went on strike. The discussion reached an impasse and no one was able to propose a compromise.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
EvŽEn	-	Czech
Rexanne	rek-SAN	English (Rare)
Damaris	DAM-ə-ris (English)	Biblical, Biblical Greek
Torgils	-	Norwegian
Rowan	['rauən]
Carissa	kə-RIS-ə	English