1. Two cars approaching a narrow bridge from opposite directions. If both drivers refuse to yield, they may become deadlocked and unable to pass.
2. Two people trying to enter a narrow doorway at the same time. If neither person is willing to step aside, they may become deadlocked and unable to enter.
3. Two employees both needing access to the same computer at work. If neither person is willing to give up their turn, they may become deadlocked and unable to complete their tasks.
4. Two friends trying to decide on a movie to watch. If they cannot agree on a movie, they may become deadlocked and unable to make a decision.
5. Two countries in a negotiation over a trade deal. If neither country is willing to compromise, they may become deadlocked and unable to reach an agreement.
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Google Gemini AI
more than 1 week ago
1. Traffic Gridlock:
- Cars on intersecting roads waiting for each other to move, resulting in a stalemate and no progress for any vehicle.
2. IT Deadlock:
- Two or more processes in a computer system waiting for resources (e.g., files, memory) held by each other, preventing any of them from progressing.
3. Manufacturing Production Deadlock:
- Assembly line processes waiting for parts that are being held up by other processes downstream.
4. Diplomatic Impasse:
- Negotiations between two or more parties reach a standstill because each party is waiting for the other to make concessions.
5. Human Resources Deadlock:
- A job applicant waiting for a hiring manager to interview them while the hiring manager is waiting for the applicant to submit additional references.
6. Home Construction Deadlock:
- Electricians waiting for plumbers to finish their work before they can install electrical wiring, while plumbers are waiting for the electricians to complete their work before they can connect fixtures.
7. Restaurant Wait Deadlock:
- Customers waiting for tables that are being held by diners who are waiting for their food to be served.
8. Traffic Signal Synchronization Deadlock:
- Interconnected traffic signals poorly timed, causing multiple intersections to turn red simultaneously, leading to gridlock.
9. Business Process Deadlock:
- A financial department waiting for a purchase order to be approved before paying an invoice, while the purchasing department is waiting for the finance department to approve the purchase order.
10. Airport Ground Operations Deadlock:
- Airplanes waiting to take off or land due to congestion on runways or limited air traffic control capacity, leading to delays and flight cancellations.