noun
standstill; deadlock; stalemate
Describes a situation where progress has completely stopped, often used for negotiations, projects, or economic conditions. Somewhat formal and written.
交渉は停頓状態に陥っている。
The negotiations have reached a deadlock.
景気は依然として停頓状態だ。
The economy remains in a stagnant state.
Compound of 停頓 (ていとん, 'halt, standstill') and 状態 (じょうたい, 'state, condition'). 停頓 itself is a Sino-Japanese word combining 停 (stop) and 頓 (sudden, pause).