dead·lock (dĕd'lŏk')
n.

1. A standstill resulting from the opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions.
2. Sports. A tied score.
3. 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., -locked, -lock·ing, -locks.
To bring or come to a deadlock.

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