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gridlock

Pronunciation: /ˈgrɪdlɒk/

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Definition of gridlock

noun

1 [mass noun] a situation of very severe traffic congestion:the city reaches gridlock during peak hours

2another term for deadlock (sense 1 of the noun).

Derivatives

gridlocked

Origin:

1980s (originally US): from grid (in gridlock (sense 2)) + lock¹

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Definition of gridlock in the US English dictionary

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offing

/ ˈɒfɪŋ

noun

the more distant part of the sea in view …

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