Deadlocked: meaning, definitions and examples
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deadlocked
[ ˈdɛdˌlɒkt ]
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
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
Word origin
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.
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- 29908 irrecoverable
- 29909 waffle
- 29910 sluggishly
- 29911 deadlocked
- 29912 teem
- 29913 eschewing
- 29914 minaret
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