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the status quo

the status quo [noun]

the present situation

US /ˌsteɪ.t̬əs ˈkwoʊ/ 
UK /ˌsteɪ.təs ˈkwəʊ/ 
Example: 

Certain people always want to maintain the status quo.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

the status quo

the state of a situation as it is

maintain/preserve/defend the status quo (=not make any changes) 

Will the West use its influence to maintain the status quo and not disrupt the flow of oil?

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

the status quo / ˌsteɪ.təsˈkwəʊ /   / -t̬əsˈkwoʊ / noun [ S ]

the present situation:

Certain people always want to maintain the status quo.

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

status quo

(steɪtəs kwoʊ  )

singular noun

The status quo is the state of affairs that exists at a particular time, especially in contrast to a different possible state of affairs.

By 492 votes to 391, the federation voted to maintain the status quo.

They have no wish for any change in the status quo.

We must not return to the status quo.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

the status quo

 noun

Definition of the status quo

: the current situation : the way things are nowHe's content with the status quo and isn't looking for change.She wants to maintain the status quo.

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