Associations to the word «Deadlock»

Wiktionary

DEADLOCK, noun. A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse
DEADLOCK, noun. (computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation
DEADLOCK, verb. To cause or to come to a deadlock

Dictionary definition

DEADLOCK, noun. A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations".

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King