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Webster 1913 Edition

deadlock

dead′lockˊ

,
Noun.
1.
A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward.
2.
A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action.
Things are at a
deadlock
.
London Times.
The Board is much more likely to be at a
deadlock
of two to two.
The Century.

Definition 2024

deadlock

deadlock

English

Noun

deadlock ‎(plural deadlocks)

  1. A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse
  2. (computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

Derived terms

Translations

Verb

deadlock ‎(third-person singular simple present deadlocks, present participle deadlocking, simple past and past participle deadlocked)

  1. To cause or to come to a deadlock.

Czech

Noun

deadlock m

  1. (computing) deadlock

Synonyms

Portuguese

Noun

deadlock m (plural deadlocks)

  1. (computing) deadlock (inability to continue operating due to two processes requiring response from each other)

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɛdlɒk/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈdɛdlɑk/

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