Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deadlock
noun
/ˈdɛdlɒk/
Definition
A situation in which progress is impossible due to opposing factors.
Examples
- The negotiations reached a deadlock after both sides refused to compromise.
- Efforts to resolve the deadlock were unsuccessful, leading to a stalemate.
- In politics, a deadlock can prevent the passage of important legislation.
Meaning
A deadlock occurs when two or more parties cannot agree on a solution, resulting in a standstill.
Synonyms
- stalemate
- impasse
- standstill
- gridlock
- dead end
