Trial has not been able to come to a verdict?

[Nicole]

Hi, on the BBC I've just heard this phrase:

... the trial has not been able to come to a verdict.

Now, how can a trial be able to do anything? Shouldn't be able to be used only in connection with persons or organizations? I mean, a trial is an event, not a person. Maybe I'm wrong?
Thank you,
Nicole
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[Alan]

Hi Nicole, You asked:

[Nicole]

Hi Alan, thank you very much for your explanation, I have learned yet another new word: synecdoche.

Here is another strange phrase I have just seen on BBC:

From April 18 analogue satellite transmission of BBC Europe will end.

To me this sounds strange because in my opinion something ends on a day not from a day on. So, I would substitute from with on:

On April 18 ....

Maybe, I'm missing something here?
Have a good Sunday,
Nicole
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[Alan]

Hi Nicole,

This is really a difference in meaning.