All logjam synonyms
logΒ·jam
L l noun logjam
- stoppage β an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
- lag β netlag
- setback β Surveying. the interval by which a chain or tape exceeds the length being measured.
- moratorium β a suspension of activity: a moratorium on the testing of nuclear weapons.
- postponement β to put off to a later time; defer: He has postponed his departure until tomorrow.
- suspension β the act of suspending.
- problem β any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.
- wait β to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
- impasse β a position or situation from which there is no escape; deadlock.
- bottleneck β A bottleneck is a place where a road becomes narrow or where it meets another road so that the traffic slows down or stops, often causing traffic jams.
- congestion β If there is congestion in a place, the place is extremely crowded and blocked with traffic or people.
- rush hour β a time of day in which large numbers of people are in transit, as going to or returning from work, and that is characterized by particularly heavy traffic.
- roadblock β an obstruction placed across a road, especially of barricades or police cars, for halting or hindering traffic, as to facilitate the capture of a pursued car or inspection for safety violations.
- gridlock β the stoppage of free vehicular movement in an urban area because key intersections are blocked by traffic.
- obstruction β something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation.
- check β Check is also a noun.
- reprieve β to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person).
- jam β to press, squeeze, or wedge tightly between bodies or surfaces, so that motion or extrication is made difficult or impossible: The ship was jammed between two rocks.
- holding β an act of holding fast by a grasp of the hand or by some other physical means; grasp; grip: Take hold. Do you have a hold on the rope?
- lingering β to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave: We lingered awhile after the party.
- filibuster β U.S. Politics. the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority. an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose. a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.
- tie-up β a temporary stoppage or slowing of business, traffic, telephone service, etc., as due to a strike, storm, or accident.
- surcease β to cease from some action; desist.
- remission β the act of remitting.
- stop β to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- detention β Detention is when someone is arrested or put into prison, especially for political reasons.
- stay β (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
- downtime β a time during a regular working period when an employee is not actively productive.
- bind β If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
- interval β an intervening period of time: an interval of 50 years.
- adjournment β An adjournment is a temporary stopping of a trial, enquiry, or other meeting.
- stall β a pretext, as a ruse, trick, or the like, used to delay or deceive.
- impediment β obstruction; hindrance; obstacle.
- hindrance β an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
- retardation β the act of retarding or state of being retarded.
- discontinuation β a breach or interruption of continuity or unity: Progress was delayed by repeated discontinuations of work.
- dawdling β proceeding at a slow pace
- prorogation β to discontinue a session of (the British Parliament or a similar body).
- demurral β the act or an instance of demurring
- cunctation β delay
- tarrying β to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn: He tarried in Baltimore on his way to Washington.
- showstopper β Theater. a performer or performance that wins enthusiastic or prolonged applause.
- procrastination β the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention: She was smart, but her constant procrastination led her to be late with almost every assignment.
- loitering β to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place: to loiter around the bus terminal.
- blockage β A blockage in a pipe, tube, or tunnel is an object which blocks it, or the state of being blocked.
- clog β When something clogs a hole or place, it blocks it so that nothing can pass through.
- obstacle β something that obstructs or hinders progress.
- barrier β A barrier is something such as a rule, law, or policy that makes it difficult or impossible for something to happen or be achieved.
- holdup β a forcible stopping and robbing of a person.
- detainment β to keep from proceeding; keep waiting; delay.