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Traffic
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.
Examples
The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour.
02
the act of buying and selling goods, especially illicitly
Examples
The city tried to suppress the traffic of stolen goods.
03
social or verbal interaction
Examples
His traffic with scholars expanded his understanding.
04
the amount of data, signals, or activity over a communication system in a given period
Examples
Internet traffic surged during the live event.
to traffic
01
to illegally trade something
Transitive: to traffic something illegal | to traffic in something illegal
Examples
Criminal organizations often traffic drugs across borders to evade law enforcement.
02
to engage in trade, business, or dealings with someone
Intransitive: to traffic with sb/sth
Examples
The company has been trafficking with suppliers from overseas.



























