congestion

Definition

Examples

Traffic congestion near the bridge makes the morning commute much longer.

Word Family

Synonyms

• bottlenecka narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
• jampreserve of crushed fruit
• overcrowdingcause to crowd together too much

Collocations

• Easy relieve uncomfortable nasal sinus congestion naturally
  to relieve uncomfortable nasal sinus congestion naturally, meaning to provide physical relief, as from pain
• Medium avoid peak rush hour urban highway traffic congestion
  to avoid peak rush hour urban highway traffic congestion, meaning to stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
• Hard institute dynamic urban cordon congestion pricing toll zones
  to institute dynamic urban cordon congestion pricing toll zones, meaning to set up or lay the groundwork for
• Very Hard alleviate chronic freight logistical congestion clogging global seaports
  to alleviate chronic freight logistical congestion clogging global seaports, meaning to provide physical relief, as from pain