Meaning of brainlock | Babel Free

Definitions

The situation where a person's brain seems to freeze up, preventing them from proceeding.

informal, uncountable

Examples

“Pilots worry about "brainlock" — that sickening sensation when you pull out of a vertical dive at near 200 mph and have no idea what figure comes next.”

“Another, more disturbing reason for no-pulls is what skydivers call brainlock. Jumping out of a plane with your heart pounding and stress hormones pumping, it's no surprise that your mind can freeze up for a few seconds.”

CEFR level