gridlock
//ˈɡrɪd.lɒk//
Noun
gridlockSingular
gridlocksPlural
1
A situation in which traffic in a city becomes so congested that vehicles cannot move at all, especially at intersections.
The accident caused a complete gridlock in the city center during rush hour.
2
A situation in which no progress can be made, especially due to disagreement or conflicting interests; a deadlock or standstill.
The negotiations ended in gridlock because neither side was willing to compromise.
Antonym
Verb
1
To cause or become stuck in a gridlock; to bring to a complete standstill.
The accident gridlocked the entire highway for hours.