stalled
Definitions
To have stopped making progress or come to a standstill.
To have caused an engine or vehicle to stop running unexpectedly.
To have delayed or obstructed a process to gain time.
Examples
The car stalled in the middle of the busy intersection during rush hour.
Negotiations have stalled because both parties refuse to compromise on the key issues.
Synonyms
halted stopped delayed suspended bogged down at a standstill