1. deadlock - Noun
2. deadlock - Verb
A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward.
A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe world is facing a historic turning point because the system of materialistic liberalism has come to a deadlock. Kingoro Hashimoto
We have serious problems in this country but we can't begin to solve them until we solve this shrill deadlock. Angus King
I'm giving it some thought for the very reason that Olympia quit. It's just not working down there and maybe we need to try something different. ... We have serious problems in this country but we can't begin to solve them until we solve this shrill deadlock. Angus King
reached an impasse on the negotiations Source: Internet
After a 0–0 deadlock following extra time, the match went to a penalty shootout, and Baresi subsequently missed his penalty, suffering from severe cramps and fatigue. Source: Internet
After a week's deadlock, Mobutu announced on September 14 that he was assuming power until December 31, 1960, in order to "neutralize" both Kasavubu and Lumumba." Source: Internet