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create a deadlock

/kriˈeɪt ə ˈdɛdlɒk/
provoquer un blocage

The developers accidentally created a deadlock in the database system by not properly managing concurrent transactions.

Les développeurs ont accidentellement provoqué un blocage dans le système de base de données en ne gérant pas correctement les transactions simultanées.


Technologie
technique

Provoquer une situation où deux ou plusieurs processus ou parties sont bloqués indéfiniment, chacun attendant que l'autre libère une ressource.

The programmers created a deadlock when Thread A held Lock 1 and waited for Lock 2, while Thread B held Lock 2 and waited for Lock 1.

Les programmeurs ont provoqué un blocage lorsqu'un Thread A détenait le verrou 1 et attendait le verrou 2, tandis qu'un Thread B détenait le verrou 2 et attendait le verrou 1.

Utilisé principalement en informatique et en gestion de systèmes concurrents.

Affaires
figurative

Créer une impasse où aucun progrès n'est possible en raison de positions opposées irréconciliables.

The two departments created a deadlock by refusing to compromise on the budget allocation.

Les deux départements ont créé une impasse en refusant de faire des compromis sur l'allocation du budget.

Utilisé en contexte de négociation ou de conflit organisationnel.

Collocations

resolve a deadlockrésoudre un blocageavoid a deadlockéviter un blocagedeadlock situationsituation de blocage

Synonymes

cause a standstillcreate a stalematetrigger a haltinduce a gridlock

Antonymes

resolve a deadlockbreak the deadlockunblock the system

Expressions liées

deadlock resolutionexpression
process of resolving a deadlock
deadlock preventionexpression
strategies to avoid deadlocks
circular waittechnical term
a condition in deadlock where each process waits for a resource held by another

Conseil pro

Technical vs. Figurative Use

In technical writing, 'create a deadlock' should be used precisely to describe a system failure. In general writing, it can metaphorically describe any impasse, but ensure the context makes the figurative meaning clear.

Règle d'or

Avoid Ambiguity

Always specify the type of deadlock (e.g., 'database deadlock', 'negotiation deadlock') to avoid confusion between technical and figurative uses.

Origine du mot

Deadlock (noun) comes from the combination of 'dead' (indicating cessation of movement) and 'lock' (indicating a fixed position). The verb phrase 'create a deadlock' emerged from computing terminology in the mid-20th century to describe a specific type of system failure.

Notes d'usage

In technical contexts, 'create a deadlock' is often used in its literal sense. In figurative contexts, it describes a stalemate in negotiations or decision-making processes. Avoid using it for physical obstructions unless in a metaphorical or technical context.

Décomposition du mot

create
to cause or bring about
verb
+
a deadlock
a situation where progress is impossible due to opposing forces
noun phrase
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