Gridlocked Meaning in English
word · lemma: gridlock
Definition
Completely stopped or unable to move, usually because of traffic or, more generally, because no progress can be made.
Usage & Nuances
Most often describes severe traffic jams where vehicles cannot move at all. Can also describe situations where progress is blocked, especially in politics or organizations. Formal/informal use; don't confuse with 'stuck' (more general). Common: 'gridlocked traffic,' 'gridlocked city,' 'Congress is gridlocked.'
Example Sentences
The roads are completely gridlocked right now.
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Downtown was so gridlocked that even pedestrians had trouble crossing streets.
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The highway was gridlocked for hours after the accident.
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After the big storm, public transport was gridlocked for the whole day.
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The negotiations are gridlocked; neither side will compromise.
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The city became gridlocked during rush hour.
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