deadlock

From dead +‎ lock.

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

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.

• break the deadlock

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.

deadlock m

1. (computing) deadlock

• uváznutí n

Borrowed from English deadlock.

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

deadlock m (plural deadlocks)

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