gridlocked
US /ˈɡrɪd.lɑːkt/
UK /ˈɡrɪd.lɑːkt/
1.
kilitlenmiş, trafik sıkışıklığı
a situation in which a network of roads becomes so congested that traffic cannot move
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The city center was completely gridlocked during rush hour.
Şehir merkezi yoğun saatlerde tamamen kilitlenmişti.
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Heavy snow caused the entire highway to become gridlocked.
Yoğun kar yağışı tüm otoyolun kilitlenmesine neden oldu.
2.
kilitlenmiş, çıkmaza girmiş
a situation in which no progress can be made due to opposing forces or viewpoints
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Negotiations became gridlocked over the budget dispute.
Bütçe anlaşmazlığı yüzünden müzakereler kilitlendi.
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Political parties were gridlocked on the new healthcare bill.
Siyasi partiler yeni sağlık yasa tasarısı konusunda kilitlenmişti.