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gridlocking

/ˈɡrɪd.lɒk.ɪŋ/

/ˈɡrɪd.lɑːk.ɪŋ/

gridlocknoun

Definitions

A situation where traffic is unable to move in any direction due to congestion, often at an intersection.

The city experienced severe gridlock during the morning rush hour, causing delays for commuters.

A situation in which no progress can be made due to disagreement or stalemate, often in a political context.

The legislative gridlock in Congress has prevented any new bills from being passed.

gridlockverb

gridlocking

ing-form

gridlocked

Past Simple

gridlocked

Past Participle

gridlocking

ing-form

/ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

/ˈɡrɪd.lɑːk/

Translations

paralyserAu sens figuré, en parlant d’une négociation, d’un système ou d’une situation.

The negotiations were gridlocked by the opposing parties' inability to compromise.

Les négociations ont été paralysées par l’incapacité des parties opposées à faire des compromis.

bloquerAu sens concret, en parlant d’une route, d’un pont ou d’une zone.

A jack-knifed truck gridlocked the bridge for several hours.

Un camion en portefeuille a bloqué le pont pendant plusieurs heures.

Definitions

To cause a situation where no progress can be made due to conflicting interests or opinions.

The negotiations were gridlocked by the opposing parties' inability to compromise.

To block (a road, area, or system) so completely that movement is impossible; to cause traffic to come to a standstill.

A jack-knifed truck gridlocked the bridge for several hours.

Synonyms

gridlockadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characterized by severe congestion that halts movement.

City officials issued a gridlock alert ahead of the holiday parade.