TechnologyAugust 9, 2026

gridlocked

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Definition

A state of total blockage or immobility, typically caused by conflicting forces or severe congestion that prevents any progress.

Etymology

Derived from the combination of 'grid' (referring to a street network) and 'locked' (referring to being unable to move). It originated in the mid-20th century to describe urban traffic jams so severe that cars in perpendicular lanes blocked one another.

In the news

Although the article title is brief, the term gridlocked is commonly used in infrastructure contexts to describe scenarios where traffic or supply systems become completely stalled, rendering them incapable of functioning.

Water supply disruption to continue in Siddharth Nagar areas as PHED switches pipelines

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The Times of India

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