Deadlock (Noun)
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The union and management reached a deadlock in their contract negotiations, with neither side willing to budge.
- The two parties were at a deadlock over the issue of funding, and it seemed unlikely that a resolution would be reached anytime soon.
- After hours of discussion, the committee found itself in a deadlock, unable to come to a decision on the proposal.
- The lack of a clear majority in the parliament led to a deadlock, with no party able to pass its legislative agenda.
- The negotiations between the two countries had reached a deadlock, with neither side willing to compromise on the key issues.