deadlock

US /ˈded.lɑːk/
UK /ˈded.lɑːk/
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a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no agreement can be reached because neither party will make concessions

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The negotiations reached a deadlock over the budget.
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The jury was in a deadlock, unable to reach a verdict.
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to bring to a deadlock

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The two sides continued to argue, effectively deadlocking the progress.
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Their inability to compromise will deadlock the entire project.
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stallhaltblockobstructparalyze
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deadlocked