Driving

Gridlock

ˈɡrɪdlɑːk

noun

What does Gridlock mean?

Traffic so heavy nothing moves.

Example sentence

"The accident caused total gridlock."

American usage tip

'Bumper-to-bumper' traffic means the same.

Related Driving words

Speeding ticket
A fine for driving too fast.
Highway
A major fast road between cities.
Yield
To let other traffic go first.
Interstate
A federal highway crossing states.
Turn signal
The blinker indicating a turn.
Windshield
The front glass of a car.
Toll
A fee to use certain roads or bridges.
License plate
The metal number plate on a vehicle.

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