dead-end:1

adjective
dead-end \ ˈded-ˌend \
1919{ds||1|a|}
  • lacking opportunities especially for advancement
  • lacking an exit
  • unruly

dead-end:2

verb
dead-end \ ˈded-ˈend \
1944
  • to come to a dead end : terminate

dead end

noun
dead end \ ˈded-ˈend \
1886{ds||1||}
  • an end (as of a street) without an exit
  • a position, situation, or course of action that leads to nothing further
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