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Plural for a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made
“The strike call was made following a deadlock in negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement.”
Plural for a situation where progress is halted or blocked
“The negotiators reached a deadlock, causing the peace talks to come to a standstill.”
Plural for a state in which the scores or results are equal in a game or competition
“It's half time, and we are yet to break the deadlock in this even encounter between the two teams.”
Plural for a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
Plural for an issue that causes a relationship (especially in business) to fail
Plural for a road or passage from which no exit is possible
Plural for a crucial or decisive point or situation
To lock, bolt or secure with a bar
To finish a game or contest on level terms
To fail to make any progress whatsoever
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