snarl up
The phrase 'snarl up' is commonly used in British English to describe situations where movement or progress is hindered, often referring to traffic or organizational issues.
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Definition
B2Traffic
(british, informal)To cause vehicles to stop or move slowly due to congestion.
Example
- The roadworks snarled up traffic for hours.
- An accident on the highway snarled up the morning commute.
B2General
(informal)To create a situation where things are tangled or confused.
Example
- The sudden change in plans snarled up the entire schedule.
- A bureaucratic error snarled up the process for weeks.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "snarl up":
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