Impasse Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Impasse

Meaning 1 : a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

    Example : reached an impasse on the negotiations

    Synonyms : dead end,  deadlock,  stalemate,  standstill
Meaning 2 : a street with only one way in or out

    Synonyms : blind alley,  cul de sac,  dead-end street