gridlock (Meaning)

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gridlock (n)

a traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible

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a traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible

deadlock,halt, impasse, standstill, Mexican standoff, predicament, standoff, jam,stalemate, logjam

hollow (out), open (up), unplug, unclog,open (up), clear, free, clear, unplug, free

The city's rush hour traffic created a nightmarish gridlock, trapping commuters for hours.

The construction project caused severe gridlock on the highway, making it impossible for vehicles to move.

The intersection was a notorious gridlock point, where motorists routinely encountered lengthy delays.

The weather conditions worsened the gridlock, causing cars to inch forward at a snail's pace.