1 [in singular] a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made:an attempt to break the deadlock
a situation in a game or match where the scores are level:Ashton broke the deadlock with a penalty after 15 minutes
2British a type of lock requiring a key to open and close it, as distinct from a spring lock.
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Universal
1 [no object] cause (a situation or opposing parties) to come to a point where no progress can be made because of fundamental disagreement:the meeting is deadlocked
(be deadlocked) (of a game or match) be tied, with the score level.
2British secure (a door) with a deadlock:you can deadlock any exit door from the outside
