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

Permit
A learner's license before the full one.
Windshield
The front glass of a car.
Carpool lane
A highway lane for cars with 2+ people.
Spare
The extra tire in your trunk.
Four-way stop
An intersection where all directions must stop.
Driver's license
The official permit to drive; also main US ID.
Oil change
Routine engine oil replacement.
Toll
A fee to use certain roads or bridges.

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