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stagnated
[/ˈstæɡneɪtɪd/]
verb (past tense/past participle)
estagnou
1.
To cease developing; to become inactive or dull
The economy stagnated during the recession.
A economia estagnou durante a recessão.
2.
To stop flowing or moving; to become motionless (of liquid)
The water stagnated in the pond.
A água estagnou no lago.
3.
To remain inactive or fail to progress
His career stagnated after he left the company.
Sua carreira estagnou depois que deixou a empresa.
NYC Slang
got stuck
Synonyms
stalled
ceased
halted
plateaued
deadlocked
Antonyms
progressed
advanced
flourished
developed
flowed
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estagnou
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
estagnou
Standard European Portuguese
Brazil (colloquial)
travou
Informal usage meaning 'stuck' or 'froze'
Related Idioms & Phrases
stagnated in one's growth
stagnated waters
economy stagnated
progress stagnated
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