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to come to a standstill
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to reach a point where all movement, progress, or activity stops entirely
Example
The traffic in the square came to a standstill as pedestrians crossed the street.
The construction work had to come to a standstill during the heavy rainstorm.
The city came to a standstill as commuters navigated treacherous roads and sidewalks obscured by the relentless snowfall.
Despite their efforts, the project came to a standstill due to budget constraints.
The traffic on the highway came to a standstill due to a major accident.
