Gridlock
Gridlock noun - A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Gridlock
Holding pattern and gridlock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Holding pattern" instead a noun "Gridlock".
Holding pattern
Holding pattern noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Gridlock and holding pattern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gridlock" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- jam and gridlock
- jam and holding pattern
- problem and gridlock
- problem and holding pattern
- clog and gridlock
- clog and holding pattern
- congestion and gridlock
- congestion and holding pattern
- barrier and gridlock
- barrier and holding pattern
- obstruction and gridlock
- obstruction and holding pattern
- impediment and gridlock
- impediment and holding pattern
Cite this Source
Holding pattern and Gridlock. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gridlock/holding_pattern
Gridlock & Holding pattern. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/gridlock/holding_pattern>.
Holding pattern or Gridlock. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/gridlock/holding_pattern.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "gridlock" and "holding pattern" have occurred on timeline