Deadlock
/ˈdɛd.lɒk/
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Slang Meanings
In a relationship context, it refers to when neither partner is willing to budge on an issue.
They're in a deadlock over where to go for vacation.
In business, it can refer to negotiations that have reached a point of no return.
The project hit a deadlock, and now we're stuck waiting for a breakthrough.