C1nountransporturban
US/ˈɡrɪd.lɑːk/
UK/ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/
a situation when traffic cannot move because roads are completely blocked
In context
Rush-hour gridlock can add an hour to the trip downtown.
Road works caused total gridlock on the main bridge.
The mayor wants a congestion charge to ease gridlock.
Words that go with gridlock
noun + noun
- rush-hour gridlockRush-hour gridlock is getting worse every year.
- traffic gridlockTraffic gridlock costs the economy millions.
verb + noun
- ease gridlockNew subway lines should ease gridlock.
- cause gridlockA single accident can cause gridlock for hours.
- avoid gridlockMany commuters leave early to avoid gridlock.
verb + preposition
- stuck in gridlockWe were stuck in gridlock for two hours.