im·passe 
/ˈɪmˌpæs, Brit æmˈpɑ:s/ noun
plural im·pass·es /ˈɪmˌpæs, Brit æmˈpɑ:s/ noun [count] : a situation in which no progress seems possible
▪ Negotations are at an impasse. = Negotations have reached/hit an impasse. ▪ An arbitrator was called in to break the impasse. ▪ She had reached an impasse in her career.
▪ Negotations are at an impasse. = Negotations have reached/hit an impasse. ▪ An arbitrator was called in to break the impasse. ▪ She had reached an impasse in her career.
