gridlock
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/
Definition
A situation where traffic is so congested that vehicles are unable to move in any direction, often because they have blocked intersections.
Examples
The accident on the main bridge caused gridlock throughout the entire downtown area.
Commuters were stuck in gridlock for over two hours during the rush hour storm.
City planners are redesigning the junction to prevent the frequent gridlock that plagues the district.
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