gridlocked

[US]/ˈɡrɪd.lɒkt/
[UK]/ˈɡrɪd.lɑːkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi.to be in a state of severe traffic congestion
n.a situation where traffic is unable to move; a complete standstill

Phrases & Collocations

gridlocked traffic

gridlocked city

gridlocked intersection

gridlocked roads

gridlocked rush hour

gridlocked freeway

gridlocked area

gridlocked lanes

gridlocked downtown

gridlocked commute

Example Sentences

the city was gridlocked during rush hour.

we were gridlocked on the highway for hours.

the traffic was gridlocked due to the accident.

gridlocked streets made it hard to get to the event.

during the parade, the roads were completely gridlocked.

gridlocked traffic caused us to miss our flight.

the city implemented new measures to reduce gridlocked traffic.

gridlocked intersections are a common sight in big cities.

we sat in gridlocked traffic, frustrated and late.

gridlocked conditions can lead to increased air pollution.

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