What does logjam mean?
Logjam means An excess of logs being conveyed on a river, so that their motion halts..
Logjam
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
An excess of logs being conveyed on a river, so that their motion halts..
Definitions by Sense
- An excess of logs being conveyed on a river, so that their motion halts.
- (figuratively) A clog or such jam or mess that halts or greatly delays progress.
- (transitive) To deliberately impede or delay the progress of.
Example Sentences
Efforts to amend the law got sidetracked in an administrative logjam.
Mr. Clinton can break the logjam by first convincing the public that he is willing to start with small but meaningful victories.
It is in the interest of all NATO and E.U. members to break political logjams. Our personnel operating in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and the Gulf of Aden have already learned that lesson.
Synonyms for logjam
Antonyms for logjam
Related Words
Word Forms
- logjams
- logjamming
- logjammed
Usage Notes
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Efforts to amend the law got sidetracked in an administrative logjam.
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