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Deadlocked - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

deadlocked

/ˈdɛdˌlɑkt/ /ˈdɛdˌlɒkt/

Definition:

Unable to progress due to a disagreement or impasse.

Synonyms:

Stalemated, gridlocked, at a standstill, stuck

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Resolved, progressing, advancing

Common Collocations:

Deadlocked negotiations, deadlocked jury, deadlocked government, deadlocked situation

Derivatives:

Deadlock (noun), deadlocking (verb)

Usage Tips:

Use "deadlocked" to describe situations where no agreement or progress is possible due to opposing views.

Common Phrases:

Break the deadlock, deadlocked talks, deadlocked debate

Etymology:

From "dead" (complete) + "lock" (fixed position), first used in the 19th century for immovable mechanisms.

Examples:

  • 1. The negotiations were deadlocked for weeks without resolution.
  • 2. The jury remained deadlocked after days of deliberation.
  • 3. The committee is deadlocked over the budget proposal.
  • 4. Their debate left them deadlocked on key issues.

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