Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
no-deal
Adjective
/ˈnoʊ dɪl/
Definition
A situation where an agreement or negotiation does not result in a deal or consensus.
Examples
- The government faced a no-deal situation after Brexit negotiations collapsed.
- Investors were nervous about a possible no-deal outcome in the trade talks.
Meaning
The term ‘no-deal’ often refers to the circumstances when parties involved in negotiations fail to reach an agreement, leaving the situation unresolved.
Synonyms
- Breakdown
- Failure
- Stalemate