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Deadlock Definition & Meaning

deadlock
noun
  1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations"

"Deadlock" in song lyrics

See how deadlock is used in real songs:

  • "Yo I got hip-hop on deadlock"
    Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek (Reflection Eternal) — The Express
  • "Finally some downtime due to the deadlock"
    Urthboy f/ Mark Pearl — The Clocks
  • "'Why Should Legislators Sit At Home Without Work?': Supreme Court On Delhi Deadlock"
    NDTV — NDTV

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Frequently asked questions

What does deadlock mean?
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations"
What part of speech is deadlock?
Deadlock is a noun.

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