stilstand — meaning in English
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English meaning
- arrest verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
- breakdown noun A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.
- rest noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
- standstill noun A complete stop; a state where nothing is moving or progressing.
Senses
stilstand is used for these senses in English:
- arrest The condition of being stopped, standstill.
- breakdown (countable) A failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.
- standstill Complete immobility; a halt.
arrest — full definition
- verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
- verb To stop or slow down a process or movement.
- noun The act of taking someone into legal custody.
breakdown — full definition
- noun A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.
- noun A sudden decline in someone's mental or physical health, often preventing normal functioning.
- noun A detailed analysis showing the separate parts of something.