deadlock
punto muerto
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
llevar a un punto muerto
noun
cerradura,
punto muerto
example
"I detected in the president and prime minister a desire to resolve the present 'deadlock' , " he said.
This document proposes a statewide land justice settlement to break the 'deadlock' and actually produce some substantial benefits for many indigenous Victorians.
While the building is occupied, the 'deadlock' on the inner door should not be locked.
Five minutes into the second half the Derbyshire outfit broke the 'deadlock' following a disputed free-kick.
Police were interviewed on radio warning residents not to 'deadlock' doors overnight without leaving a key in the inside lock.
With Bridge-Wilkinson covering his back, the youngster's positive approach looked the best bet to end the tedious 'deadlock' .
Two of his fierce long range strikes almost succeeded in breaking the 'deadlock' .
As a result, they are looking to end the current 'deadlock' by resorting to extra-parliamentary means.
Ashton broke the 'deadlock' with a penalty after 15 minutes
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' .
The one-day protest comes after Salga and Samwu failed to resolve a 'deadlock' in salary negotiations.
you can 'deadlock' any exit door from the outside
The wide man did play a part in the build-up when the 'deadlock' was broken in the 33rd minute.
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.
The 'deadlock' was finally broken on the stroke of half-time with a Dean Howell back pass putting Gawthorpe under real pressure.
Bilateral relations have come to a virtual 'deadlock' since the last ministerial talks ended in failure in November last year.
an attempt to break the 'deadlock'
Leading industrial relations mediator Phil Flynn will attempt to break the 'deadlock' in the worsening dispute between 540 rural postmasters and An Post.
From what we have seen so far in Congress, the 'deadlock' is being repeated there.
Ashton broke the 'deadlock' with a penalty after 15 minutes
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.
The latest Norwegian delegation is unlikely to end the present 'deadlock' and to restart the peace talks.
Three minutes into the extra period Avenue finally broke 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.
Chen took the initiative in approaching Soong to break the present political 'deadlock' .
The meeting reached a 'deadlock' when Williams challenged Halley to have him removed by municipal security guards.
Eventually, man of the match Declan Burke broke the 'deadlock' .
an attempt to break the 'deadlock'
The strike call was made following a 'deadlock' in negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement.
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