fogged in

Mist blocks travel

Fogged in describes a condition where fog is so thick that travel or visibility becomes impossible or severely restricted.

It applies especially to airports, harbors, and coastal areas where fog can strand travelers or prevent vessels from departing: We were fogged in at the airport for six hours.

The phrase can also describe a general state of being trapped by weather conditions, with fog acting as the confining element.

Related

muffled · wet · smog · burned off · hidden · condensation · dew point · damp · obscured · confusion · indecision · road closures · drizzle · flight delay · airport closure · veil · overcast · blur

Opposites
visibility/atmospheric clarity

fogged inclear

Without obstruction or fog

crystal clear · cloudless · sunny · bright · clear skies

operational status/mobility

fogged inopen

Not closed

unrestricted · operational · free to go · flyable · grounded

Family

fog, fogged, foggy, foggier, foggiest, fogginess, fogs, fogging

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G