deadlock

[US]/ˈdedlɒk/
[UK]/ˈdedlɑːk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a situation in which no progress can be made because of a conflict between two opposing forces
v. to become involved in a situation in which no progress can be made due to a conflict between two opposing forces

Phrases & Collocations

break the deadlock

Example Sentences

The meeting deadlocked over the wage issue.

reports of a deadlock emerged during preliminary discussions.

Fixed black screen deadlock when skipping doppelganger cinematic.

The negotiations reached a deadlock after two hours.

But it was Argentina who eventually broke the deadlock, with Rodriguez crossing for Crespo to sidefoot home on 34 minutes.

A deadlock was reached in the discussions, as neither side would give way to the other.

Real-world Examples

There was a deadlock among Israeli party leaders.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2019 Collection

But then there was a deadlock among the political parties.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation September 2019

Russia and US have agreed to help break current deadlock.

Source: NPR News February 2014 Compilation

Cross-party talks aimed at breaking the deadlock are also set to continue.

Source: BBC World Headlines

667. The dreadful tread on the meadow broke the deadly deadlock.

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The EU has said it's made proposals on how to end the deadlock.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2022

Alternatives to the deal failed to break the deadlock. Our political editor is Laura Kuenssberg.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation March 2019

Earlier Theresa May met the opposition Labour Party leader to try to break the deadlock.

Source: BBC World Headlines

Still, analysts say the Senate debates could be a step toward ending the deadlock in the government.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2019 Collection

Those were held in September. And again, deadlock.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation April 2020

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