gridlock
What is another word for gridlock? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A traffic jam so severe that vehicles cannot move in any direction; also used for a complete standstill in progress or negotiations.
We haven't recorded synonyms for gridlock yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use gridlock
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
traffic gridlock
political gridlock
total gridlock
Etymology
From "grid" (as in a city's street grid) plus "lock" — describing traffic locked solid across an entire grid of intersections.
Full origin of gridlock →Frequently asked questions
What does “gridlock” mean?
The word “gridlock” means a traffic jam so severe that vehicles cannot move in any direction; also used for a complete standstill in progress or negotiations. In plain terms, a total traffic jam, or by extension, any situation where nothing can move forward.
How do you pronounce “gridlock”?
“Gridlock” is pronounced GRIHD-lok (/ˈɡɹɪdˌlɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “gridlock” in a sentence?
Here is “gridlock” used in a sentence: “Rush hour turned the entire downtown into gridlock.”
What part of speech is “gridlock”?
Depending on how it is used, “gridlock” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “gridlock” have?
“Gridlock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traffic jam so severe that vehicles cannot move in any direction; also used for a complete standstill in progress or negotiations.
