a standstill resulting from the action of equal and opposed forces; stalemate
a tie between opponents in the course of a contest
deadbolt
transitive verb, intransitive verb
to bring or come to a deadlock
See deadlock in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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