Deadlock
A 'deadlock' is used in a number of ways, a deadlock is a strong bolted and usually unbreakable component of a door that locks the door shut in an immovable manner.
'Please use the deadlock when you are not in the house.'
And the same word, ‘deadlock’ also refers to a situation that is made up of typically two parties where no progress can be made as no one is willing to change their position.
'We have been negotiating for 3 days now and I think we are deadlocked.'
The word deadlock implies that the parties involved in the negotiation have exhausted all options and now are unable to offer anything new to change the situation.
'After offering all kinds of incentives they decided to accept none and we are still deadlocked.'
For someone to 'break the deadlock' means that they have done something to change the situation and presented a changed position and this change is viewed favourably and results in agreement between the parties.
'The deadlock was broken after they offered to provide free flights for our staff.'
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Favour

The noun ‘favour’ refers to approval or support for someone or something.
‘Punctuality is looked upon with favour by most teachers.’
The noun ‘favour’ can also refer to an act of kindness.
‘Do me a favour, pick me up on the way to the game.’
‘Favour’ as a verb is used to show approval or preference for something.
‘The park is favoured by families with young children.’
Make an example sentence using ‘favour’ as a verb and a noun.
Come back tomorrow and check other examples.

[B]Solely and exclusively [/]

The word ‘solely’ means on its own, or only.
‘The winner was stripped of his prize when it was revealed the work was not solely his.’
‘Solely’ can also mean that something has been done for only one purpose or for one person.
‘I painted this portrait solely for you.’
Another word that can be used to mean the same thing is ‘exclusively’ which means that something is the only one, it is on its own.
‘Our wool is sourced exclusively from sheep in the mountains of New South Wales.’
‘Exclusively’ can also mean that something is limited to only one thing.
‘This is a website devoted exclusively to learning English.’