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Deadlock commonly refers to:Deadlock, a situation where two or more processes are each waiting for the other to take action Deadlock (locksmithing) or deadbolt, a physical door locking mechanism Political deadlock or gridlock, a situation of difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people Negotiation deadlock or an impasse, a situation where two sides bargaining cannot reach an agreement Tie (draw), in competitive sports, identical or inconclusive results Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: DeadlockA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Breaking the climate deadlock: Leveraging the effects of natural resources on climate technologies to achieve COP26 targetsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: DeadlockThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Deadlock-Free Message Routing in Multiprocessor Interconnection NetworksCited 1,625 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.

Noun An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

Noun Synonym of deadbolt (“type of lock”).

Verb To cause or come to a deadlock.

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