stagnate

/stæɡnˈe‍ɪt/

/ˈstæɡˌneɪt/

to stagnate

MAIN VERB

be idle; exist in a changeless situation

synonyms : idle

antonyms : work

cease to flow; stand without moving

stand still

cause to stagnate

Examples

1. The organization was stagnating, and it was clear that they needed new blood to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the table.

2. Meanwhile, the Spurs offense stagnated.

3. Party membership stagnates as well.

4. Our salaries and wages have stagnated.