deadlock

English

Etymology

From dead + lock.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

deadlock (countable and uncountable, 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.

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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

Etymology

Borrowed from English deadlock.

Pronunciation

  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌdɛd.ˈlɔ.ki/, /ˌdɛ.d͡ʒi.ˈlɔ.ki/

Noun

deadlock m (plural deadlocks)

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