Meaning of the word deadlocked in English

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deadlocked

US /ˈded.lɑːkt/

UK /ˈded.lɒkt/

a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made

Example:

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The negotiations reached a deadlock.

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The jury was deadlocked, unable to reach a verdict.

Synonym:

stalemate impasse standoff gridlock dead end

in a state of deadlock; unable to make progress

Example:

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The talks remained deadlocked over the budget.

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The two sides were deadlocked on the terms of the agreement.

Synonym:

stalemated bogged down at a standstill stalled blocked

to bring to a deadlock; to prevent progress

Example:

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Disagreements over funding deadlocked the project.

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The opposing teams deadlocked each other in the final minutes of the game.

Synonym:

stall halt block impede obstruct

Related Word:

deadlock