Deadlock

 dead·lock

noun

1.

a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made.

"an attempt to break the deadlock"

2.

BRITISH

a type of lock requiring a key to open and close it, as distinct from a spring lock; a deadbolt.

Similar: bolt, lock, latch, catch, fastening, fastener, sneck, snib

verb

1.

cause (a situation or opposing parties) to come to a point where no progress can be made because of fundamental disagreement.

verb

1.

cause (a situation or opposing parties) to come to a point where no progress can be made because of fundamental disagreement.

"when it came to a sentence, the jury was deadlocked."

Similar: tie, draw, dead heat

2.

BRITISH

secure (a door) with a deadlock.

"you can deadlock any exit door from the outside"

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