Dead-end ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Dead-end ( noun )

1. A situation or course of action that leads to nowhere or has no hope of progress or success.
2. A street or road that ends in a cul-de-sac or other impassable barrier.

Origin:

The word "dead-end" is a compound word made of "dead" and "end".

Examples:

1. The job turned out to be a dead-end with no room for advancement.
2. The relationship was a dead-end and she decided to end it.
3. The research project was a dead-end and they had to start over.
4. The street was a dead-end with no through traffic.
5. The dead-end job left him feeling unfulfilled.

(As a verb)

Dead-end ( verb )

1. A situation or course of action that leads to nowhere or has no hope of progress or success.
2. A street or road that ends in a cul-de-sac or other impassable barrier.

Origin:

The word "dead-end" is a compound word made of "dead" and "end".

Examples:

1. The job turned out to be a dead-end with no room for advancement.
2. The relationship was a dead-end and she decided to end it.
3. The research project was a dead-end and they had to start over.
4. The street was a dead-end with no through traffic.
5. The dead-end job left him feeling unfulfilled.