deadlock
US /ˈded.lɑːk/
UK /ˈded.lɑːk/

1.
impasse, beco sem saída
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.
As negociações chegaram a um impasse sobre o orçamento.
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The jury was in a deadlock, unable to reach a verdict.
O júri estava em um impasse, incapaz de chegar a um veredito.
1.
paralisar, levar a um impasse
to bring to a deadlock
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The two sides continued to argue, effectively deadlocking the progress.
Os dois lados continuaram a discutir, efetivamente paralisando o progresso.
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Their inability to compromise will deadlock the entire project.
A incapacidade deles de ceder vai paralisar todo o projeto.