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Word: Deadlock
Speech Type: Noun
ˈdɛdlɒk
a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made
Short Definition:situation in which no progress can be made
Examples:- an attempt to break the deadlock
a type of lock requiring a key to open and close it, as distinct from a spring lock.
Short Definition:type of lock
Word: Deadlock
Speech Type: Verb
ˈdɛdlɒk
cause (a situation or opposing parties) to come to a point where no progress can be made because of fundamental disagreement
Short Definition:bring to point where no progress can be made
Examples:- the meeting is deadlocked
secure (a door) with a deadlock
Short Definition:lock door
Examples:- you can deadlock any exit door from the outside
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