also: いきなやむ
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
reach an impasse; come to a standstill; be deadlocked
Describes a situation where progress stops due to a problem or obstacle; often used for plans, negotiations, or work.
交渉は予算の問題で行き悩んでいる。
The negotiations have reached an impasse over budget issues.
The research is at a standstill and results are slow to come.