লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
status quo
This term carries a strong political and sociological connotation, often implying a state of stability that is being challenged or defended. It is frequently used in contexts of power dynamics, where those in authority seek to preserve the status quo to maintain their influence, while reformers seek to disrupt it.
Because it is a borrowed Latin phrase, it functions as a singular noun. It is almost exclusively used in the singular form; while "status quos" is grammatically possible in very specific comparative contexts, it is extremely rare and generally avoided in professional or academic writing.
Meanings
Examples
The company is too afraid to challenge the status quo.
Many politicians prefer to maintain the status quo to avoid risking their seats.
We cannot simply accept the status quo if we want real progress.
The revolution sought to completely overturn the status quo.
The revolution sought to completely overturn the status quo.
I wonder if anyone actually benefits from the status quo here.
New technology often disrupts the status quo of an entire industry.
The treaty was designed to preserve the status quo in the region.
Why should we settle for the status quo when we can do better?
The administration is committed to upholding the status quo.
The administration is committed to upholding the status quo.