Deadlocked Meaning in English

word · lemma: deadlock

US

ˈdɛdˌɫɑkt

DED-lokt

UK

dˈɛdlɒkt

DED-lokt

Definition

If a situation is deadlocked, no progress can be made because the people involved cannot agree or move forward.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for negotiations, decisions, or votes that cannot move forward. More formal than 'stuck.' Commonly used as 'talks are deadlocked' or 'negotiations are deadlocked.' Can describe political, business, or even sports situations.

• Spanish: en punto muerto - estancado
• Portuguese (BR): em impasse - empatado
• Portuguese (PT): em impasse - empatado
• Chinese (Simplified): 陷入僵局 - 僵持不下
• Chinese (Traditional): 陷入僵局 - 僵持不下
• Hindi: गतिरोध में
• Arabic: في طريق مسدود - عالق
• Bengali: অচলাবস্থা - স্থবির
• Russian: тупиковый - в тупике
• Japanese: 行き詰まった
• Vietnamese: bế tắc - đình trệ
• Korean: 교착 상태
• Turkish: kilitlenmiş - çıkmazda
• Urdu: بن بست - جمود
• Indonesian: macet - buntu

Example Sentences

The talks remained deadlocked for months.

basic

Negotiations are still deadlocked after many meetings.

basic

The two sides are deadlocked over the new law.

basic

We're totally deadlocked—no one wants to compromise.

natural

The jury was deadlocked and couldn't reach a verdict.

natural

After hours of discussion, we’re still deadlocked on the main issue.

natural