fermo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- deadlock noun A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.
- dependable adj Reliable; able to be trusted to do what is expected.
- latch noun A simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.
- standstill noun A complete stop; a state where nothing is moving or progressing.
- steady adj Firmly fixed or balanced; not shaking or wobbling.
- still adj Not moving; calm and motionless.
Senses
fermo is used for these senses in English:
- deadlock A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
- dependable Able, or easily able to be depended on.
- latch A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
- standstill Complete immobility; a halt.
- steady Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.
- still Not moving; calm.
- still Without motion.
deadlock — full definition
- noun A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.
- verb To bring negotiations, a process, or a system to a complete standstill.