Gridlocked

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪdˌlɑːkt/

Gridlocked (adjective)

  1. unable to move because of heavy traffic
  2. unable to make progress because of a problem or disagreement

Examples

  • The highway was gridlocked during rush hour.
  • City streets become gridlocked after a major event.

Common collocations: gridlocked traffic, gridlocked roads, become gridlocked, gridlocked negotiations, gridlocked situation

Synonyms of Gridlocked

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Gridlocked

  • describing traffic that moves smoothly