Deadlock vs. Stalemate
Deadlocknoun
A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse
Deadlocknoun
(computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.
Deadlockverb
To cause or to come to a deadlock.
Deadlocknoun
A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward.
Deadlocknoun
A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action.
Deadlocknoun
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible;
Deadlock
In concurrent computing, a deadlock is a state in which each member of a group waits for another member, including itself, to take action, such as sending a message or more commonly releasing a lock. Deadlocks are a common problem in multiprocessing systems, parallel computing, and distributed systems, where software and hardware locks are used to arbitrate shared resources and implement process synchronization.In an operating system, a deadlock occurs when a process or thread enters a waiting state because a requested system resource is held by another waiting process, which in turn is waiting for another resource held by another waiting process.
Stalematenoun
(chess) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.
Stalematenoun
Any situation that has no obvious possible movement, but does not involve any personal loss.
Stalematenoun
Any kind of match in which neither contestant laid claim to victory; a draw.
Stalemateverb
To bring about a state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves.
Stalemateverb
To bring about a stalemate, in which no advance in an argument is achieved.
Stalematenoun
The position of the king when he can not move without being placed in check and there is no other piece which can be moved.
Stalemateverb
To subject to a stalemate; hence, to bring to a stand.
Stalematenoun
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible;
Stalematenoun
drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
Stalemateverb
subject to a stalemate
Stalemate
Stalemate is a situation in the game of chess where the player whose turn it is to move is not in check but has no legal move. The rules of chess provide that when stalemate occurs, the game ends as a draw.
