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logjam

[lawg-jam, log-] / ˈlɔgˌdʒæm, ˈlɒg- /
NOUN
delay
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lag moratorium postponement problem setback stoppage suspension wait
STRONG
adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holding impediment interval jam lingering loitering obstruction procrastination prorogation remission reprieve retardation showstopper stall stay stop surcease tarrying tie up
WEAK
cooling-off period hangup holding pattern holdup putting off retardment
Antonyms
STRONGEST
continuation
STRONG
advance aid assistance beginning go help liberation promotion support
WEAK
dispatch expedition furtherance hastening hurry rush speed
NOUN
gridlock
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bottleneck congestion impasse
STRONG
barrier blockage clog obstacle stoppage
Antonyms
STRONG
clearance opening
NOUN
retardation
Synonyms
STRONG
adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detainment detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holdup impediment interval jam lag lingering moratorium obstruction postponement problem procrastination prorogation remission reprieve setback showstopper stall stay stop stoppage surcease suspension tie up wait
WEAK
cooling-off period hangup holding pattern loitering putting off retardment tarrying
Antonyms
STRONG
advance aid assistance beginning boon boost continuation go help liberation promotion start support
NOUN
traffic jam
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blockage bottleneck congestion gridlock roadblock rush hour
WEAK
jam traffic congestion

Example Sentences

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After switching sides, she broke a development logjam between the two companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wins by Tampa Bay and Atlanta would create a three-team logjam at 8-9 that would be decided by a head-to-head results tie-breaker -- which would send Carolina into the playoffs even with a defeat.

From Barron's

"Both sides need to get back round the table to break the logjam."

From BBC

The hope is that the pontiff can help break the logjam.

From Los Angeles Times

This flight-tracking app can help you navigate all those cancellations, delays and logjams.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.