Definitions

1. noun

a state of stability or equilibrium, especially one that is temporary or precarious

“The medical team worked to maintain the patient’s stasis after the operation to prevent complications.”

2. noun

a state of inactivity or stagnation

“The company’s sales were in a state of stasis due to the lack of effective marketing strategies.”

3. noun

a condition of being stationary or unchanging

“The artist’s style was in a state of stasis for many years, until she began to experiment with new techniques.”

4. verb

to put or keep something in a state of stasis

“The doctor administered a medication to stasis the patient’s heart rate.”

5. verb

to prevent or stop the change or movement of something

“The engineer worked to stasis the flow of water in the pipeline to prevent damage.”