κώλυμα — meaning in English
kolyma
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English meaning
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deadlock
noun A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.
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hindrance
noun Something that gets in the way or slows progress; an obstacle.
Senses
κώλυμα is used for these senses in English:
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deadlock
(computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.
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hindrance
Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
deadlock — full definition
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noun A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.
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verb To bring negotiations, a process, or a system to a complete standstill.
