word
Gridlock
GRIH-dlahk
/ˈɡrɪˌdlɑːk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
gridlock
Dictionary meaning
A traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible.
Examples
- I was stuck in the gridlock for over five hours.
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