deadlock
ਡੈੱਡਲਾਕ
definition
verb
the jurors were deadlocked on six charges
cause (a situation or opposing parties) to come to a point where no progress can be made because of fundamental disagreement.
I always thought that when I was on the inside, if I twisted the handle up, it would be deadlocking the door, or locking it somehow.
secure (a door) with a deadlock.
noun
an attempt to break the deadlock
a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made.
example
Bilateral relations have come to a virtual 'deadlock' since the last ministerial talks ended in failure in November last year.
From what we have seen so far in Congress, the 'deadlock' is being repeated there.
The new German Chancellor Angela Merkel, at her first summit, helped break the 'deadlock' when she said Germany would be willing to increase its contribution.
Ashton broke the 'deadlock' with a penalty after 15 minutes
Ballina and Castlebar Town Councils are due to hold further meetings in the coming weeks after initial discussions failed to break the 'deadlock' between management and councillors.
In our 20 previous Women's Bowler of the Year awards, never had there been such a 'deadlock' .
Consequently, the teams failed to break the 'deadlock' at half time.
Leading industrial relations mediator Phil Flynn will attempt to break the 'deadlock' in the worsening dispute between 540 rural postmasters and An Post.
As a result, they are looking to end the current 'deadlock' by resorting to extra-parliamentary means.
While the building is occupied, the 'deadlock' on the inner door should not be locked.
A long-running 'deadlock' over who should clear up an unauthorised tip in Derbyshire has finally been broken.
We'll talk with two key members of the U.S. House and Senate about that stalled intelligence reform legislation, what it's going to take to break the 'deadlock' .
Two of his fierce long range strikes almost succeeded in breaking the 'deadlock' .
This document proposes a statewide land justice settlement to break the 'deadlock' and actually produce some substantial benefits for many indigenous Victorians.
The agreement gives the UN special envoy the formal power to break any political 'deadlock' .
The 'deadlock' was finally broken on the stroke of half-time with a Dean Howell back pass putting Gawthorpe under real pressure.
Police were interviewed on radio warning residents not to 'deadlock' doors overnight without leaving a key in the inside lock.
Three minutes into the extra period Avenue finally broke the 'deadlock' .
The one-day protest comes after Salga and Samwu failed to resolve a 'deadlock' in salary negotiations.
The wide man did play a part in the build-up when the 'deadlock' was broken in the 33rd minute.
After several minutes of explanations, she realized that the groups had reached a 'deadlock' .
The latest Norwegian delegation is unlikely to end the present 'deadlock' and to restart the peace talks.
Ashton broke the 'deadlock' with a penalty after 15 minutes
The meeting reached a 'deadlock' when Williams challenged Halley to have him removed by municipal security guards.
Chen took the initiative in approaching Soong to break the present political 'deadlock' .
Eventually, man of the match Declan Burke broke the 'deadlock' .
an attempt to break the 'deadlock'
Technological advances in machine guns and artillery had caused such a stalemate on the battlefield that all parties involved were looking for ways to break the 'deadlock' .
The Government will make a final push this weekend to break the 'deadlock' in the social partnership talks with all the main players warning it is now make-or-break time.
On April 16, negotiators called in mediators to help break the 'deadlock' , and the next day Taha returned to Khartoum to consult with President Omar el-Bashir.
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