1. causing or becoming stuck in a gridlock; blocking traffic or progress so that movement is impossible
Usage: present participle of gridlock

1. the act or process of becoming stuck in a gridlock; a situation of complete traffic congestion or deadlock
Usage: gerund form of gridlock

Examples

• The accident on the highway is gridlocking traffic during rush hour.
• Gridlocking in the downtown area has become a daily problem.
• Political disagreements are gridlocking the legislative process.
• The construction project is gridlocking several major intersections.
• Gridlocking of the city streets forced commuters to find alternate routes.
• The two sides' refusal to compromise is gridlocking negotiations.
• Morning gridlocking on the interstate delays thousands of drivers.