DEADLOCK


Meaning of DEADLOCK in English

■ noun

1》 a situation in which no progress can be made.

2》 Brit. a lock operated by a key, as distinct from a spring lock.

■ verb

1》 bring to a ~.

2》 Brit. secure with a ~.

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.