SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
deadlock
noun
A standstill caused by opposing sides that cannot reach agreement.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Blocked progress
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Usage distinction
Return to topGridlock often involves a complex system; deadlock emphasizes opposing positions that prevent progress.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See deadlock in use
The equal division of votes created a deadlock over the proposed location.
A deadlock arose when each group insisted on the only available evening and refused any arrangement that gave it less than exclusive use.
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