The strike lasted fourteen days and brought Northern Ireland to a standstill. Roads and rail services came to a standstill. The debacle was so swift that economic life seemed to come to standstill. The standstill in work lasted a month. The ensuing trial brought all of Rome to a standstill. Figures for a time midway between major and minor standstill are also given. Their predations had brought the economy to a standstill. Fierce fighting eventually ground to a standstill. Interstate 105 was backed up for miles at a standstill. Combat operations were forced to a standstill. The unrest led to a standstill in bilateral relations. With negotiations at a standstill, production schedules for 2011 and 2012 were threatened. While the others are progressing, Turkish talks are at an effective standstill. Argentina resisted the pressure and fought back to a standstill. With the Council at a standstill, Theodosius intervened to decide for it.