Definition of deadlock

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dead·lock

) KEY

NOUN:

A standstill resulting from the opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions.
Sports A tied score.
Computer Science A failure or inability to proceed due to two programs or devices both requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

tr. & intr.v.
dead·locked, dead·lock·ing, dead·locks

To bring or come to a deadlock.

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