Dead-end definition
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The definition of a dead end refers to a situation, either literal or figurative, where there is nowhere to go forward and no possible way to move forward.
An example of a dead end is a street that stops at the end of a cliff.
An example of a dead end is a job where there is no possible way you could ever get promoted or make more money.
noun
A situation or subject that allows for no progress or development.
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An end of a passage, especially a street, that affords no exit.
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A street or road affording no exit.
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Having no exit except for going back the way one came.
adjective
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(informal) Tough and rowdy.
A dead-end gang.
adjective
To terminate with no exit.
The road dead-ends at the lake.
verb
An end of a street, alley, etc. that has no regular exit.
noun
A situation from which there seems no way to escape, move forward, etc.; an impasse.
noun
Having only one exit or outlet.
A dead-end street.
adjective
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Giving no opportunity for progress or advancement.
A dead-end job.
adjective
(informal) Of or characteristic of slums or slum life.
adjective
To terminate in a dead end.
verb
To reach or come to a dead end.
To dead-end in a middle management position.
verb
(US) To come to a dead-end.
Watch out! The road dead-ends in 200 yards and there's nowhere to turn around!
verb
The end of a road, (by extension), the end of any event.
We turned into the street and realised it was a dead-end.
Mary realised her relationship with Jim had hit a dead-end.
noun
Permitting no opportunity for progress or advancement.
A dead-end job.
adjective