Meaning
standstill, stagnation
- A period or state of inactivity, standstill, or balance.
- Stoppage or slowdown of normal bodily fluid flow (e.g. blood, bile).
In a sentence
I negoziati hanno attraversato una lunga fase di stasi.
The negotiations went through a long period of standstill.
L'economia del Paese è attualmente in una pericolosa stasi.
The country's economy is currently in dangerous stagnation.
Come possiamo superare questa situazione di stasi prolungata?
How can we overcome this situation of prolonged deadlock?
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stasi | feminine · singular |
| stasi | feminine · plural |
| stasi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable feminine noun: 'la stasi', 'le stasi'.
- Often used figuratively in economic and political contexts for lack of progress.