deadlock in German
deadlock in German is toter Punkt, Stillstand, Deadlock — deadlock means a complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.
deadlock in German
toter Punkt
A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
Stillstand
A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
Deadlock
(computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.
Verklemmung
(computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.
What does "deadlock" mean?
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noun A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.
"Talks between the union and management ended in deadlock."
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verb To bring negotiations, a process, or a system to a complete standstill.
"The two committees deadlocked over the budget for weeks."
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deadlock in a sentence
- Talks between the union and management ended in deadlock.
- The vote resulted in a deadlock, with neither side reaching a majority.
- The two committees deadlocked over the budget for weeks.
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What is "deadlock" in German?
"deadlock" in German is toter Punkt, Stillstand, Deadlock. deadlock means: A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.
How do you use "deadlock" in a sentence?
Example: "Talks between the union and management ended in deadlock." In German, "deadlock" is toter Punkt, Stillstand, Deadlock.
Are there other ways to say "deadlock" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "deadlock": toter Punkt, Stillstand, Deadlock, Verklemmung.
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