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
Aurobindo	-	Bengali, Indian, Odia
Gocha	-	Georgian
Eupraxia	-	Ancient Greek
Klementina	-	Slovene, Croatian
Makram	-	Arabic
Roscoe	['rɔskəu]