deadlock

CEFRB2

/ˈdɛdˌlɒk/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A situation where no one can agree or move forward.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

Examples

  • We must try to break the deadlock.

  • Your ambitious character can save us from this deadlock.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈdedˌlɔk/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Synonym of deadbolt (“type of lock”).

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

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To cause or come to a deadlock.

More examples

In context

  • They have reached a deadlock.

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

  • Since we cannot solve this problem completely, it may sometimes be better to use explicit locks and risk deadlock if a thread exits unexpectedly. It may be better to have a deadlocked system than to have a corrupted system.

Synonyms

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The negotiations reached a blank when neither side would compromise.

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Origin

noun

From dead + lock.