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deadlock
noun dead·lock \ˈded-ˌläk\
: a situation in which an agreement cannot be made : a situation in which ending a disagreement is impossible because neither side will give up something that it wants
: a situation in which players, teams, etc., have the same score
Full Definition of DEADLOCK
1
: a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill <the deadlock was broken with a key compromise>
2
: a tie score
— deadlock verb
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First Known Use of DEADLOCK
1779
Related to DEADLOCK
- Synonyms
- impasse, gridlock, halt, logjam, Mexican standoff, stalemate, standoff, standstill
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DEADLOCK Defined for Kids
1deadlock
noun dead·lock \ˈded-ˌläk\
Definition of DEADLOCK for Kids
: a situation in which a disagreement cannot be ended because neither side will give in
2deadlock
verb
dead·lockeddead·lock·ing
Definition of DEADLOCK for Kids
: to be unable to end a disagreement because neither side will give in <The players and owners have deadlocked over pay.>
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