Deadlock
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters
Definition of Deadlock
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."
- An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.
- Synonym of deadbolt (“type of lock”).
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