Vocabulary
Stalled
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
To bring something to have a stand still to stop functioning
Urdu meaning
منطقی انجام ہونا / عائد کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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The talks were inconclusive but they began a potentially promising process.Negotiations, however, stalled with the second round put on hold.
Dawn Editorials —
Quest for an off-ramp
— 2026-04-27
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The talks in Islamabad stalled due to the US position of `take it or leave it`.It was apparent that Iran had demonstrated considerable flexibility.
Dawn Editorials —
Back to the table?
— 2026-04-15
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Approvals can take months or years, bank accounts may be frozen, and projects stalled despite applications being in process.
Dawn Editorials —
Narrowing space
— 2026-03-29
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Yet six months down the line, implementation has stalled.
Dawn Editorials —
Stalled rollout
— 2026-02-09
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Countries that have neglected these fundamentals have paid the price in stalled growth and social strain.Where Pakistan continues to falter is governance.
Dawn Editorials —
More than a number
— 2026-01-04
Synonyms
fetch up , hold up, Break, stop
Antonyms
Carry On, along, Start up
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