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   Dead·lock

   /ˈdedˌläk/

   

   noun

   • 1. a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made: "an attempt to break the deadlock" Similar stalemateimpassecheckmatestandoffstandstillhaltstopstoppagecessationdead endfull stop
   • ▪ a situation in a contest or game where the scores are equal: "Ashton broke the deadlock with a penalty after 15 minutes"
   • 2. a type of lock requiring a key to open and close it, as distinct from a spring lock; a deadbolt. British Similar boltlocklatchcatchfasteningfastenersnecksnib

   verb

   • 1. cause (a situation or opposing parties) to come to a point where no progress can be made because of fundamental disagreement: "the jurors were deadlocked on six charges" Similar tiedrawdead heat
   • ▪ (of a contest or game) be in a tie: "with the score still deadlocked at three-three"
   • 2. secure (a door) with a deadlock: British "you can deadlock any exit door from the outside"

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