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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Gridlock

Definition

A situation in which traffic cannot move at all because roads are completely blocked, or a situation in which no progress can be made because people cannot agree.

Example Sentences

1The city centre was in complete gridlock after the accident on the main bridge.
2Is political gridlock preventing the government from passing important new laws?
3We did not reach an agreement because the negotiations ended in gridlock.
4Avoid driving through the business district during rush hour unless you enjoy sitting in gridlock.
5There is often severe gridlock on the motorway during holiday weekends.

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