deadlock

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
2. (countable, uncountable) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.
3. (countable, uncountable) Synonym of deadbolt (“type of lock”).

Verb

To cause or come to a deadlock.

Concepts

impasse

repos

interblocage

cul-de-sac

pat

pétrin

blocage

point mort

situation inextricable

situation insoluble

situation sans issue

surplace

arrêt

étreinte fatale

blocus

bourbier

interruption

Synonymes

stalemate

standstill

impasse

dead end

stagnation

draw

deadly embrace

halt

stop

🛑

stoppage

blind alley

tie

deadend

pause

abeyance

fix

hang-up

hit

immobility

inaction

interlock

interlude

intermission

interruption

interval

knot

🪢

lockout

lull

occlusion

parking

🅿️

peacefulness

quiet

recess

repose

respite

rest

run into

setback

set-back

silence

sluggishness

stagnancy

stand

stand-off

stasis

stay

stillness

suspension

traffic congestion

traffic jam

Traductions

impasse

Stillstand

toter Punkt

bloqueo

σταμάτημα

punto muerto

bloccaggio

repouso

beco sem saída

estancamiento

völliger Stillstand

impasse

Blockierung

Verklemmung

patt

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈdɛdlɒk/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From dead + lock.