deadlock (verb)
1deadlock — I. /ˈdɛdlɒk / (say dedlok) noun 1. a state of affairs in which progress is impossible; complete standstill. 2. Parliamentary Procedure a. a situation in which the two houses of parliament are in disagreement. In federal parliament it occurs when… …
2deadlock — noun (singular, uncountable) a situation in which a disagreement cannot be settled; stalemate (1): The talks have reached a complete deadlock. | break the deadlock (=end the deadlock) deadlock verb (I, T) deadlocked adjective …
3deadlock — noun Date: 1779 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 …
4deadlock — dead·lock / ded ˌläk/ n: a state of inaction resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions: as a: the state of a jury unable to agree on a verdict see also allen charge b: impasse …
5deadlock — ► NOUN 1) a situation in which no progress can be made. 2) Brit. a lock operated by a key, as distinct from a spring lock. ► VERB ▪ cause to reach a deadlock …
6deadlock — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ political VERB + DEADLOCK ▪ reach (esp. BrE) ▪ The strike appeared to have reached a deadlock. ▪ break, end …
7deadlock — / dedlɒk/ noun a point where two sides in a dispute cannot agree ● The negotiations have reached deadlock or a deadlock. ♦ to break a deadlock to find a way to start discussions again after being at a point where no agreement was possible ■ verb… …
8deadlock — noun 1》 a situation in which no progress can be made. 2》 Brit. a lock operated by a key, as distinct from a spring lock. verb 1》 bring to a deadlock. 2》 Brit. secure with a deadlock …
9deadlock — 1. noun a) A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse b) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an …
10break the deadlock — verb To score the first goal or point in a competition …
