Logjam

Pronunciation: /lɔːdʒæm/

Definitions of logjam

noun a situation in which no progress can be made, typically because of disagreement or deadlock

Example Sentences

A1 There was a logjam in the river, causing a traffic jam of boats.

A2 The logjam in the meeting was finally resolved after hours of discussion.

B1 The logjam of paperwork on my desk is preventing me from starting any new tasks.

B2 The logjam of unresolved issues between the two countries is hindering diplomatic relations.

C1 The logjam in negotiations between the union and management is threatening to cause a strike.

C2 The logjam in the legal system is delaying justice for many individuals awaiting trial.

Examples of logjam in a Sentence

formal The logjam in the legislative process has delayed the passing of important bills.

informal There's a logjam in the kitchen sink because someone forgot to clean out the drain.

slang The traffic was a total logjam this morning, I was stuck for over an hour!

figurative The team's lack of communication created a logjam in the project timeline.

Grammatical Forms of logjam

• past tense: logjammed
• plural: logjams
• comparative: more logjammed
• superlative: most logjammed
• present tense: logjam
• future tense: will logjam
• perfect tense: have logjammed
• continuous tense: is logjamming
• singular: logjam
• positive degree: logjam
• infinitive: to logjam
• gerund: logjamming
• participle: logjamming

Origin and Evolution of logjam

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'logjam' originated from the logging industry in North America.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a jam or obstruction of logs in a river, the term 'logjam' has evolved to be used metaphorically to describe any situation where progress is hindered or blocked by an obstruction.