Definitions for gridlock
ˈgrɪdˌlɒkgrid·lock

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gridlocknoun

   a traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible

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1. gridlocknoun

   A condition of total, interlocking traffic congestion on the streets or highways of a crowded city, in which no one can move because everyone is in someone else's way.

2. gridlocknoun

   On a smaller scale: the situation in which cars enter a signal-controlled intersection too late during the green light cycle, and are unable to clear the intersection (due to congestion in the next block) when the light turns red, thus blocking the cross traffic when it's their turn to go. Repeated at enough intersections, this phenomenon can lead to citywide gridlock.

3. gridlocknoun

   Figuratively and by extension, any paralysis of a complex system due to severe congestion, conflict, or deadlock.

4. Etymology: grid + lock

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1. Gridlock

   Gridlock is a form of traffic congestion where "continuous queues of vehicles block an entire network of intersecting streets, bringing traffic in all directions to a complete standstill". The term originates from a situation possible in a grid plan where intersections are blocked, preventing vehicles from either moving forwards through the intersection or backing up to an upstream intersection. The term Gridlock is also used incorrectly to describe high traffic congestion with minimal flow (which is simply a traffic jam), where a blocked grid system is not involved. By extension, the term has been applied to situations in other fields where flow is stalled by excess demand, or in which competing interests prevent progress.

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1. gridlock

   Gridlock is a situation where there is severe congestion or complete standstill due to the inability of the participants to progress or find a solution. This term is commonly used in the context of traffic to describe a situation where streets are blocked by cars, and it's also used in politics to refer to a situation where the government is unable to pass new laws or policies due to disagreement between political parties.

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1. Gridlock

   The term gridlock is defined as, "A state of severe road congestion arising when continuous queues of vehicles block an entire network of intersecting streets, bringing traffic in all directions to a complete standstill; a traffic jam of this kind." The term originates from a situation possible in a grid plan where intersections are blocked, preventing vehicles from either moving forwards through the intersection or backing up to an upstream intersection. The term gridlock is also widely used to describe high traffic congestion with minimal flow, whether or not a blocked grid system is involved. By extension, the term has been applied to situations in other fields where flow is stalled by excess demand, or in which competing interests prevent progress.

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Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gridlock in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gridlock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of gridlock in a Sentence

1. Rob Portman:

   With the new Republican majority, I see a real opportunity over the next two years to break the gridlock in Washington and actually get things done to help Ohioans and all Americans.

2. New Jersey:

   Anyone who works in the city understands the gridlock that characterizes downtown and midtown Manhattan during business hours. It's why they chose mass transit to begin with.

3. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu:

   After decades of gridlock, court battles and uncertainty for our firefighters and for taxpayers, together we have solved this problem, hopefully once and for all.

4. Opposition Labour lawmaker:

   The fudged document they have produced doesn't engage with any of the key Brexit dilemmas and is highly unlikely to lead to anything but more gridlock in the ongoing talks with the EU.

5. Joe Manchin:

   His decision to veto such a commonsense bill prior to the unfolding of regular congressional order and the offering of amendments appears premature and does little to mitigate the congressional gridlock.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gridlock
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gridlock
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gridlock
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=gridlock
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=gridlock