deadlock

• Situation, in der kein Fortschritt oder Vorankommen möglich ist, oft weil gegnerische Parteien keine Einigung erzielen können.

A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible, often due to opposing forces or parties being unable to reach an agreement.

1. Stalemate or standstillB2formal

   A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible, often due to opposing forces or conflicting interests.

   Pattsituation

   • The negotiations reached a deadlock after both sides refused to compromise.
   • The political deadlock prevented any new legislation from being passed.
   • The two parties were in a deadlock over the terms of the contract.

   Synonymegridlockhaltimpasselogjamstalematestandstilltie

   Antonymeadvancementbreakthroughmomentummovementprogressresolution