to stagnate, to be blocked, not flowing smoothly
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Lagging technological development affected the economy.
These goods are unsalable due to obsolescence.
The project stagnated due to funding issues.
My learning has stagnated.
Due to a lack of funds, this project has come to a standstill.
Economic stagnation has led to an increase in the unemployment rate.
Because of the rain, I was stranded at the station.
His visa issue caused him to be detained at the airport for several hours.
Due to flight cancellations, many passengers had to stay overnight at the hotel.
My watch is five minutes behind.
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Cultural note
Traditional Chinese culture often connects characters and names with the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and Yin–Yang, a system also used to describe personality tendencies.
Learn how the Five Elements describe personality