deadlock

About 1.31 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.

   The negotiation ended in deadlock, with neither party willing to compromise on the price.

2. noun An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.
3. noun Synonym of deadbolt (“type of lock”).
4. verb To cause or come to a deadlock.
5. verb To bring to a state of deadlock.

Similar words

stalemate standstill impasse pat treadmill disagreement blocking blockade breakthrough obstacle

Often followed by

in and between was of is on over detection

Word family

deadlocked deadlocking deadlocks