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Deadlock — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • deadlock noun A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.

Senses

Deadlock is used for these senses in English:

  • deadlock (computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

deadlock — full definition

  1. noun A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.
  2. verb To bring negotiations, a process, or a system to a complete standstill.

Related German words