Vocabulary Entry

deadlock

|noun • verb

noun

A situation in which progress is impossible, often because of a disagreement.

Example Sentences

"The negotiations reached a deadlock after both sides refused to compromise."

"The deadlock in the committee delayed the decision-making process."

"After hours of discussion, they found themselves in a deadlock over the budget."

verb

Example Sentences

"The conflicting opinions deadlocked the committee's progress on the policy."

"If we can't agree on the terms, we may deadlock the entire project."

"Our arguments will only serve to deadlock the negotiations if we don't find common ground."