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deadlocked

 

[ ˈdɛdˌlɒkt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of conflict

Deadlocked refers to a situation where progress is impossible due to opposing parties being unable to reach an agreement. It often occurs in negotiations or decision-making processes when no party is willing to compromise.

Synonyms

impasse, stalled, standstill

Examples of usage

  • The negotiations were deadlocked for weeks.
  • The committee reached a deadlocked conclusion on the issue.
  • After hours of debate, the council found themselves deadlocked.
  • The peace talks remained deadlocked despite numerous attempts.

Translations

Translations of the word "deadlocked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bloqueado

🇮🇳 असफल

🇩🇪 blockiert

🇮🇩 terkunci

🇺🇦 заблокований

🇵🇱 zablokowany

🇯🇵 行き詰まった

🇫🇷 bloqué

🇪🇸 bloqueado

🇹🇷 kilitlenmiş

🇰🇷 교착 상태의

🇸🇦 مغلق

🇨🇿 zablokovaný

🇸🇰 zablokovaný

🇨🇳 死锁

🇸🇮 blokiran

🇮🇸 lokaður

🇰🇿 бұғатталған

🇬🇪 ბლოკირებული

🇦🇿 bloklanmış

🇲🇽 bloqueado

Etymology

The term 'deadlock' originated from the combination of 'dead', which has Old English roots meaning 'deceased', and 'lock', which comes from the Old English 'loc', meaning 'to enclose or fasten'. The word was first recorded in the early 18th century, mainly referring to a situation where no further movement is possible. 'Deadlocked' as an extension of 'deadlock' came into use later, emphasizing the state of being stuck or unable to proceed, particularly in discussions or conflicts. The concept of a deadlock has applications not only in negotiations but also in legal settings, computer programming, and any scenario where two opposing forces prevent progress.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,911, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.