logjam

• Substantivo que designa uma situação em que o progresso está bloqueado ou paralisado, frequentemente devido ao acúmulo de obstáculos ou de atividade excessiva; também pode se referir literalmente a um emaranhado de troncos que obstrui um rio.

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.

   Engarrafamento de toras

   • 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.

   Impasse ou bloqueio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblockagecongestiondeadlockgridlockhold upimpassesnarlstalematestandstillstoppage

   Antônimosbreakthroughflowmovementprogress