deadlock
impasse
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.
translation of 'deadlock'
verb
chegar a um ponto morto
noun
impasse,
fechadura,
beco sem saída,
ponto morto
example
The wide man did play a part in the build-up when the 'deadlock' was broken in the 33rd minute.
The latest Norwegian delegation is unlikely to end the present 'deadlock' and to restart the peace talks.
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.
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.
From what we have seen so far in Congress, the 'deadlock' is being repeated there.
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' .
Police were interviewed on radio warning residents not to 'deadlock' doors overnight without leaving a key in the inside lock.
Chen took the initiative in approaching Soong to break the present political 'deadlock' .
Eventually, man of the match Declan Burke broke the 'deadlock' .
Two of his fierce long range strikes almost succeeded in breaking the 'deadlock' .
With Bridge-Wilkinson covering his back, the youngster's positive approach looked the best bet to end the tedious 'deadlock' .
Consequently, the teams failed to break the 'deadlock' at half time.
Five minutes into the second half the Derbyshire outfit broke the 'deadlock' following a disputed free-kick.
While the building is occupied, the 'deadlock' on the inner door should not be locked.
The agreement gives the UN special envoy the formal power to break any political 'deadlock' .
A long-running 'deadlock' over who should clear up an unauthorised tip in Derbyshire has finally been broken.
Bilateral relations have come to a virtual 'deadlock' since the last ministerial talks ended in failure in November last year.
This document proposes a statewide land justice settlement to break the 'deadlock' and actually produce some substantial benefits for many indigenous Victorians.
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.
As a result, they are looking to end the current 'deadlock' by resorting to extra-parliamentary means.
an attempt to break the 'deadlock'
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' .
an attempt to break the 'deadlock'
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.
you can 'deadlock' any exit door from the outside
The one-day protest comes after Salga and Samwu failed to resolve a 'deadlock' in salary negotiations.
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.
In our 20 previous Women's Bowler of the Year awards, never had there been such a 'deadlock' .
After several minutes of explanations, she realized that the groups had reached a 'deadlock' .
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