Gridlock(noun)
A situation in which no progress can be made because of disagreement or obstruction, or when roads are so blocked that traffic cannot move.
Hindi meaning:गतिरोध
Synonyms: Deadlock, Impasse, Stalemate, Jam
Antonyms: Progress, Breakthrough, Movement, Solution
Example: The city remained in gridlock for hours after the accident blocked the main roads.
Trick to remember: Jab road ya kaam dono itne block ho jayein ki kuch bhi move na kare, use gridlock bolo.
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