vastlopen

Definitions of vastlopen
  1. noun
    a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
    synonyms: impasse, pat, patstelling, schuifslot, stilstaan
  2. verb
    get stuck and immobilized
    synonyms: blokkeren, ophangen, stranden
  3. verb
    be unable to move further
    synonyms: blokkeren, ondersneeuwen, ophangen, stranden, vastraken
    ondersneeuwen
    cause to get stuck as if in a mire
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    type of:
    hangen, hechten, staan, stilstaan, stilzitten, vastliggen, vastzitten
    remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile
  4. verb
    get stuck while doing something
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