deadlocked
/ˈdɛdˌlɑkt/
adjective
- Unable to make progress because of a disagreement or a tie; at a standstill.
- The game was deadlocked at 2–2 until the final minute.
- Negotiations between the two companies remained deadlocked for weeks.
- The jury was deadlocked and could not reach a verdict.
Synonyms
verb
- To cause a situation to become stuck or unable to progress because of opposing forces or opinions.
- Their refusal to compromise deadlocked the peace talks.
- A tie vote deadlocked the election for mayor.
- The opposing arguments deadlocked the committee meeting.