deadlocks

[US]/[ˈdɛdlɒks]/
[UK]/[ˈdɛdlɒks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A situation in which two or more parties are blocked from proceeding because each is waiting for the other to act.; A deadlock in a computer system is a situation where two or more processes are blocked indefinitely, each waiting for a resource that the other holds.; A state of stalemate or impasse.
v.To reach a deadlock.; To become blocked in a situation where progress is impossible.

Phrases & Collocations

avoid deadlocks

deadlock situation

reaching deadlocks

deadlocked negotiations

deadlocks arise

prevent deadlocks

resolving deadlocks

deadlock state

facing deadlocks

initial deadlocks

Example Sentences

the negotiations reached a deadlock, and talks were suspended.

we need to avoid deadlocks in the project by proactive communication.

the company faced a deadlock over the proposed merger.

the system software experienced a deadlock requiring a restart.

the team worked to break the deadlock in the decision-making process.

a classic deadlock situation arose between the two departments.

the legal battle resulted in a frustrating deadlock.

preventing deadlocks is crucial in multi-threaded programming.

the political deadlock prevented any meaningful legislation.

the committee was stuck in a deadlock regarding the budget allocation.

we must find a way to resolve the deadlock before it escalates.

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