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dead·lock  (ddlk)

n.

1. A standstill resulting from the opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions.

2. Sports A tied score.

3. Computer Science A failure or inability to proceed due to two programs or devices both requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

tr. & intr.v. dead·locked, dead·lock·ing, dead·locks

To bring or come to a deadlock.

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deadlock [ˈdɛdˌlɒk]

n

1. a state of affairs in which further action between two opposing forces is impossible; stalemate

2. a tie between opposite sides in a contest

3. a lock having a bolt that can be opened only with a key

vb

to bring or come to a deadlock

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

deadlock - a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations" impasse, stalemate, standstill, dead end situation - a complex or critical or unusual difficulty; "the dangerous situation developed suddenly"; "that's quite a situation"; "no human situation is simple"

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deadlock

noun

1. impasse, stalemate, standstill, halt, cessation, gridlock, standoff, full stop Peace talks ended in a deadlock last month.

2. tie, draw, stalemate, impasse, standstill, gridlock, standoff, dead heat Larkham broke the deadlock with a late goal.

Translations

deadlock [ˈdedlɒk]

A. N → punto m muerto
to reach deadlock → llegar a un punto muerto, quedar estancado
the deadlock is complete → no se ve salida alguna

B. VT to be deadlocked → estar en un punto muerto

deadlock [ˈdɛdlɒk] n (= impasse) → impasse f

deadlock

n to reach (a) deadlock → in eine Sackgasse geraten; to end in deadlock → sich festfahren; to break the deadlock → aus der Sackgasse herauskommen

deadlock [ˈdɛdˌlɒk] n → punto morto, impasse f inv