logjam

• Substantiv, das eine Situation bezeichnet, in der der Fortschritt blockiert oder zum Stillstand gekommen ist, oft durch Anstauung von Hindernissen oder Überlastung; ursprünglich ein Stau von Baumstämmen in einem Fluss.

A noun referring to a situation where progress is blocked or halted, often due to an accumulation of obstacles or excessive activity.

1. Blocked logs in a riverB2formal

   A large number of logs that have become stuck together, blocking the flow of a river.

   Holzstau

   • The logjam prevented the logs from floating downstream.
   • Workers used explosives to break up the logjam.
   • The river was completely blocked by a massive logjam.

2. Stoppage or deadlockB2informal

   A situation where progress is blocked or delayed, often due to an unusual amount of activity or disagreement.

   Stau oder Sackgasse

   • The project hit a logjam when the team couldn't agree on the budget.
   • A logjam of paperwork delayed the approval process.
   • The negotiations broke down, creating a logjam in the peace talks.

   Synonymeblockagecongestiondeadlockgridlockhold upimpassesnarlstalematestandstillstoppage

   Antonymebreakthroughflowmovementprogress