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Traffic
01
Verkehr
the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time
What is "traffic"?
Traffic refers to the movement of vehicles and people along roads or streets. It involves cars, buses, bicycles, and pedestrians moving from one place to another. The flow of traffic can vary depending on the time of day, road conditions, and the number of vehicles or people. In busy areas, traffic can become slow, causing delays. Proper management of traffic helps ensure safety and smooth movement on roads.
Example
Traffic on the subway was unusually light early in the morning.
The traffic in the city center slowed to a crawl due to construction.
The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour.
02
Handel, illegale Geschäfte
buying and selling; especially illicit trade
03
Austausch, Verkehr
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with')
04
Verkehr
the amount of activity over a communication system during a given period of time
05
Verkehr, Fahrzeugverkehr
all types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, etc., that are traveling on public roads
to traffic
01
schmuggeln, illegal handeln
to illegally trade something
Transitive: to traffic something illegal | to traffic in something illegal
Example
Criminal organizations often traffic drugs across borders to evade law enforcement.
The authorities uncovered a network that trafficked counterfeit currency across multiple countries.
The black market is notorious for trafficking in counterfeit goods and illegal merchandise.
02
mit jemandem handeln, Geschäfte machen mit
to engage in trade, business, or dealings with someone
Intransitive: to traffic with sb/sth
Beispiel
Traffic on the subway was unusually light early in the morning.
The traffic in the city center slowed to a crawl due to construction.
The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour.
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