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deadlock

noun dead·lock \ˈded-ˌläk\

: a situation in which an agreement cannot be made : a situation in which ending a disagreement is impossible because neither side will give up something that it wants

: a situation in which players, teams, etc., have the same score

Full Definition of DEADLOCK

1
:  a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions :  standstill <the deadlock was broken with a key compromise>
2
:  a tie score
deadlock verb
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First Known Use of DEADLOCK

1779
DEADLOCK Defined for Kids

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noun dead·lock \ˈded-ˌläk\

Definition of DEADLOCK for Kids

:  a situation in which a disagreement cannot be ended because neither side will give in

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verb
dead·lockeddead·lock·ing

Definition of DEADLOCK for Kids

:  to be unable to end a disagreement because neither side will give in <The players and owners have deadlocked over pay.>

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