deadlock

US /ˈded.lɑːk/
UK /ˈded.lɑːk/
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1.

impasse, blocage

a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no agreement can be reached because neither party will make concessions

:
The negotiations reached a deadlock over the budget.
Les négociations ont atteint une impasse concernant le budget.
The jury was in a deadlock, unable to reach a verdict.
Le jury était dans une impasse, incapable de rendre un verdict.
1.

bloquer, mettre dans l'impasse

to bring to a deadlock

:
The two sides continued to argue, effectively deadlocking the progress.
Les deux parties ont continué à se disputer, bloquant efficacement les progrès.
Their inability to compromise will deadlock the entire project.
Leur incapacité à faire des compromis va bloquer l'ensemble du projet.