deadlock

Phonetic Respelling: [ ded-lok ]

Definition:

n. and v. a standstill or stoppage of progress on either side between equally strong or determined adversaries; v.

Sentence:

Negotiations between the union and the company have reached a deadlock.

More example sentences:

Negotiations between the union and the company have reached a deadlock.

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Some approach negotiations so truculently that deadlock occurs.

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Synonyms:

impasse; stalemate; standoff

Antonyms:

resolution; conclusion

Deadlock rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • shedlock
  • wedlock