Meaning of the word gridlock in English
What does gridlock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gridlock
US /ˈɡrɪd.lɑːk/
UK /ˈɡrɪd.lɑːk/

Noun
1.
a situation in which a network of roads becomes so congested that no traffic can move in any direction
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The accident caused complete gridlock on the highway.
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Rush hour often brings the city to a state of gridlock.
2.
a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made
Example:
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Political gridlock prevented any new legislation from passing.
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Negotiations reached a point of gridlock, with neither side willing to compromise.
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