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bottlenecked

/ˈbɒt.əl.nekt/

/ˈbɑː.t̬əl.nɛkt/

Translations

bottleneckverb

bottlenecked

Past Simple

bottlenecked

Past Simple

bottlenecked

Past Participle

bottlenecking

Gerund

/ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

/ˈbɑː.t̬əl.nɛk/

engorgerEmploi transitif : provoquer un encombrement ou un ralentissement.

The construction work bottlenecked the traffic, causing long delays for commuters.

Les travaux ont engorgé la circulation, provoquant de longs retards pour les navetteurs.

Additional translations

s'engorgerEmploi intransitif : devenir encombré ou bloqué.

Synonyms

slow down

bottleneckverb

To cause a delay or obstruction in a process or system, often by creating a point of congestion.

The construction work bottlenecked the traffic, causing long delays for commuters.

To become congested or obstructed, especially by narrowing to a single channel or point.

Traffic bottlenecked at the bridge during rush hour.