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deadlock
/ˈdɛdlɒk/
noun
impas
Also
martwy punkt(m)pata(f)
Definition
A situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no agreement can be reached or no progress can be made.
Examples
The negotiations reached a deadlock, and no solution was found.
Negocjacje osiągnęły impas i nie znaleziono rozwiązania.
The political deadlock prevented any new laws from being passed.
Polityczny impas uniemożliwił uchwalenie nowych ustaw.
Collocations
break a deadlockpolitical deadlockreach a deadlock
verb
utknąć w martwym punkcie
Also
doprowadzić do impasu
Definition
To bring to a standstill or to be unable to make progress.
Examples
The two sides deadlocked over the budget proposal.
Obie strony utknęły w martwym punkcie w sprawie propozycji budżetu.
The talks deadlocked, making further progress impossible.
Rozmowy doprowadziły do impasu, uniemożliwiając dalszy postęp.
Collocations
deadlock overdeadlock on an issue
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