Definition of Deadlock

1. Noun. A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible. "Reached an impasse on the negotiations"

Exact synonyms: Dead End, Impasse, Stalemate, Standstill
Generic synonyms: Situation
Derivative terms: Stand Still

Definition of Deadlock

1. n. A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward.

Definition of Deadlock

1. to come to a standstill [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deadlock

deading
deadlier
deadliest
deadlift
deadlifted
deadlifting
deadlifts
deadlight
deadlights
deadline
deadlined
deadlines
deadliness
deadlinesses
deadlining
deadlock (current term)
deadlocked
deadlocking
deadlocks
deadly
deadly
deadly agaric
deadly nightshade
deadly nightshade
deadly sin
deadman
deadmen
deadness
deadness
deadnesses

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