deadlocked

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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deadlocked

Adjective

having reached a deadlock

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

deadlocked - at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions; "the chess game ended with white stalemated"; "the two factions are deadlocked over fringe benefits" stalemated obstructed - shut off to passage or view or hindered from action; "a partially obstructed passageway"; "an obstructed view"; "justice obstructed is not justice"