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/
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Noun

1.

a situation in which a network of roads becomes so congested that no traffic can move in any direction

Example:
The accident caused complete gridlock on the highway.
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:
Political gridlock prevented any new legislation from passing.
Negotiations reached a point of gridlock, with neither side willing to compromise.

Verb

1.

to cause a network of roads to become so congested that no traffic can move in any direction

Example:
Heavy snow began to gridlock the city's main arteries.
A major protest could gridlock the entire downtown area.
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