Definition Synonyms
Definition of deadlock - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
stalematesituation where progress is impossible due to opposition
- The negotiations ended in a deadlock.
2.
technologyTECH. computing issue where processes cannot proceedTECH.
- The system crashed due to a deadlock.
3.
securityDated UK lock that opens only with a keyDated UK
- He secured the door with a deadlock.
Expressions with deadlock
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stop progress because of disagreement or opposing views
They have reached a deadlock in the contract talks.
resolve a stalemate in negotiations or discussions
The mediator helped break the deadlock between the two parties.
reach a point where no agreement is possible
The talks came to a deadlock after several hours.
finish with no solution because no one can agree
Talks may end in deadlock if neither side gives in.
arrive at a situation where progress stops
The talks reached deadlock after several hours of debate.
arrive at a point where no progress is possible
The two sides reached a deadlock in the negotiations.
Origin of deadlock
English, dead (complete) + lock (fastening)
Terms with deadlock included in their meaning
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decision-making
make a decision to end a deadlock
deadlock
situation where no progress can be made
traffic
create a deadlock in a system
deadlock
situation where no progress is possible
deadlock situation
in a way where progress or agreement is impossible
stuck situation
unable to move forward because of a deadlock
government deadlock
deadlock in passing a budget in government
defeat
complete defeat or deadlock
government deadlock
situation where government cannot make important decisions
government deadlock
situation where no political progress can be made
deadlock
arrive at a deadlock in a discussion or process
deadlock
reach a point where no progress or agreement is possible
negotiation
situation where absence causes a negotiation deadlock
deadlock
leading to a deadlock or impasse
Examples of deadlock in a sentence
Efforts to break the deadlock failed. Developers worked overnight to resolve the deadlock in the application. A deadlock in the database caused delays in processing transactions. The apartment door has a deadlock for extra security. Turn the key twice to engage the deadlock.
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- French:impasse, verrouillage, ...
- German:Sackgasse, Deadlock, ...
- Italian:impasse, deadlock, ...
- Spanish:punto muerto, interbloqueo, ...
- Portuguese:impasse, fechadura de segurança, ...
- Chinese:僵局, 死锁, ...
- Japanese:行き詰まり, 鍵付き錠, ...
- Arabic:طريق مسدود, جُمُود, ...
- Hebrew:מָבוֹי סָתוּם, קִיפָּאוֹן, ...
- Russian:тупик, врезной замок, ...
- Ukrainian:глухий кут, взаємне блокування, ...
- Hindi:गतिरोध, डेडलॉक, ...
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