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gridlock gridlock /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/ aep /-lɑːk/ noun [U]
1 F0 a situation where roads in a town become so blocked by cars that it is impossible for any traffic to move: » A car breaking down at rush hour could cause gridlock across half the city.Thesaurus+: ↑Traffic jams2 F0 a situation in which no progress can be made Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disasters |