Pronunciation: /ˈdɛdˌlɒk/
noun a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from opposition of equally powerful forces or factions
A1 The two cars were stuck in a deadlock on the narrow street.
A2 The negotiation reached a deadlock when neither party would compromise.
B1 The deadlock in the government shutdown lasted for weeks.
B2 The deadlock between the two countries led to a standstill in diplomatic relations.
C1 The deadlock in the peace talks seemed impossible to break.
C2 The deadlock in the contract negotiations threatened to derail the entire project.
verb to bring to a standstill or stalemate
A1 The two cars were deadlocked in the narrow street.
A2 The negotiations deadlocked over the issue of funding.
B1 The company and the union deadlocked in their discussions about wages.
B2 The board of directors deadlocked on the decision to merge with another company.
C1 The political parties deadlocked in their attempts to form a coalition government.
C2 The peace talks deadlocked over the issue of border disputes.
formal The negotiations reached a deadlock as neither party was willing to compromise.
informal We're stuck in a deadlock and can't seem to make any progress.
slang The whole situation is in a deadlock and it's driving me crazy.
figurative Their relationship was at a deadlock, with neither of them willing to budge.
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