CEFR B2

stagnate

verb

Meaning

To stop developing, growing, or moving forward; to become slow or inactive.

Examples

The economy began to stagnate after the war.
Without new ideas, the project started to stagnate.

Synonyms: stall, idle, languish, deteriorate

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stagnate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈstæɡneɪt/

Definition

To stop developing, growing, or moving forward; to become slow or inactive.

Examples

The economy began to stagnate after the war.
Without new ideas, the project started to stagnate.
His career stagnated after he refused the promotion.

How to Use stagnate

stagnate in (prepositional phrase): To remain inactive or undeveloped within a particular situation or place. — "She felt she would stagnate in her hometown."
stagnate due to (prepositional phrase): To stop developing or growing because of a specific cause. — "The local economy stagnated due to a lack of investment."

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