[ˈdɛdlɒk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made
(e.g: an attempt to break the deadlock)

- a type of lock requiring a key to open and close it, as distinct from a spring lock


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[ˈdɛdlɒk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause (a situation or opposing parties) to come to a point where no progress can be made because of fundamental disagreement
(e.g: the meeting is deadlocked)

- secure (a door) with a deadlock
(e.g: you can deadlock any exit door from the outside)


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