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Gridlock
01
engarrafamento, trânsito parado
a situation in which traffic is so heavily congested that movement is virtually impossible
02
impasse, estagnação
(usually in politics) a situation in which no progress can be made because the people involved are unable to agree with one another
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gridlock
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Exemplo
Partisan politics often lead to gridlock and polarization within government institutions.
Blocking the streets and refusing to move until their demands were met, the unruly protesters caused traffic gridlock.
During rush hour, the traffic guard's role becomes even more crucial in preventing gridlock and maintaining order.