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gridlock

UK
/ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/
US
/ˈɡrɪd.lɑːk/

Translations

gridlocknoun
gridlocks
pl
транспортный коллапс
The city experienced a gridlock during the rush hour.
Город пережил транспортный коллапс в час пик.
There was a gridlock on the highway due to an accident.
На шоссе был затор из-за аварии.
Additional translations
безвыходное положение
тупик
Synonyms
congestion
standstill
impasse
stalemate
traffic jam
gridlockverb
gridlocked
Past Simple
gridlocked
Past Participle
gridlocking
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/
US
/ˈɡrɪd.lɑːk/
The accident gridlocked the entire highway for hours.
Авария застопорила всю автомагистраль на несколько часов.
Additional translations
создать пробку
Synonyms
paralyze
clog
congest
impede
block
stall
snarl
jam
gridlockadjective
more gridlock
Comp.
most gridlock
Super.
Used attributively before nouns to denote severe congestion or a complete standstill.

Definitions

gridlocknoun
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
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.
gridlockadjective
Relating to or characterized by severe congestion that halts movement.
City officials issued a gridlock alert ahead of the holiday parade.
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