gridlocked

UK
/ˈɡrɪd.lɒkt/
US
/ˈɡrɪd.lɑːkt/
gridlockedpast participle
UK
/ˈɡrɪd.lɒkt/
US
/ˈɡrɪd.lɑkt/
Participial adjective derived from the verb 'gridlock'; functions exclusively as an adjective.
Translations
The city streets were gridlocked during rush hour.
Улицы города были заблокированы в час пик.
Definitions
Describing a situation where traffic is unable to move in any direction due to congestion.
The city streets were gridlocked during rush hour, making it impossible for commuters to get home on time.
Describing a situation where progress is halted due to a lack of agreement or cooperation.
The negotiations remained gridlocked, with neither side willing to compromise on key issues.
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

gridlocked

Past Simple

gridlocked
Past Simple
gridlocked
Past Participle
gridlocking
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/
US
/ˈɡrɪd.lɑːk/
Translations
The accident gridlocked the entire highway for hours.
Авария застопорила всю автомагистраль на несколько часов.
Additional translations
создать пробку
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.
gridlockadjective
Definitions
Relating to or characterized by severe congestion that halts movement.
City officials issued a gridlock alert ahead of the holiday parade.