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What is the difference between deadlock and standstill?

deadlock | standstill |

Standstill is a synonym of deadlock.



As nouns the difference between deadlock and standstill

is that deadlock is a standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse while standstill is complete immobility; halt.

As a verb deadlock

is to cause or to come to a deadlock.

deadlock

English

Noun

(wikipedia deadlock) (en noun)
  • A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse
  • (computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation

    • Derived terms

    * break the deadlock

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to cause or to come to a deadlock
    • ----

    standstill

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • complete immobility; halt
    • The wreck brought traffic to a standstill for hours.

    Derived terms

    * standstill agreement

    Synonyms

    * deadlock * grind * halt * idle * impasse

    Antonyms

    * motion * movement