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Bottleneck
01
a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
02
the narrow part of a bottle near the top
03
a place where vehicles slow down or stop because the road narrows or there is an obstruction
What is a "bottleneck"?
A bottleneck refers to a section of the road where vehicles slow down or stop due to a buildup, usually because the road narrows or there is an obstacle. This happens when there are more vehicles trying to pass through a limited space, causing delays and long lines of traffic. Common places for bottlenecks include areas with construction, accidents, or exits that only have one lane. Bottlenecks can lead to traffic jams and make travel times longer.
Examples
During rush hour, the highway often experiences bottlenecks near the city center.
Construction work on the bridge caused a significant bottleneck this morning.
