Synonyms for

Gridlock

Verb / ˈgrɪˌdlɑ:k / Another word for gridlock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A traffic jam in which no progress can be made.

Synonyms & similar words

congestion jam bottleneck standstill roadblock impasse logjam blockade obstruction stoppage standoff deadlock stalemate halt stand grid lock holdup

Example sentences

  1. The gridlock on the highway made me late for work today.
  2. The city is trying to reduce gridlock by promoting public transportation.
  3. The traffic gridlock lasted for hours.
  4. The protest caused a gridlock of traffic downtown.
  5. The intersection was blocked by gridlock.

Quotes

  • 'Gridlock is not a synonym for governance,' - Barack Obama
  • 'We must do more to reduce traffic congestion and promote public transportation and biking in our communities. Smart growth and development policies can help us address our transportation challenges and curb dangerous gridlock.' - Lois Capps
  • 'If we want to address global warming, along with the other environmental problems associated with our continued rush to burn our precious fossil fuels as quickly as possible, we must learn to use our resources more wisely, kick our addiction, and quickly start turning to sources of energy that have fewer negative impacts such as wind and solar.' - David Suzuki

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