chokepoint

A noun referring to a narrow passage or a point of congestion that restricts or blocks the flow of movement, traffic, or a process.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее узкий проход или точку затора, которая ограничивает или блокирует поток движения, транспорта или процесса.esSustantivo que designa un punto estrecho o de congestión que restringe o bloquea el flujo de tráfico, transporte o de un proceso.frNom désignant un passage étroit ou un point de congestion qui limite ou bloque l'écoulement du trafic, des transports ou d'un processus.deSubstantiv, das einen engen Durchgang oder eine Engstelle bezeichnet, die den Fluss von Verkehr, Transport oder Prozessen einschränkt oder blockiert.ptSubstantivo que designa um ponto de estrangulamento ou gargalo estreito que limita ou bloqueia o fluxo de movimento, transporte ou de um processo.zh指狭窄的通道或容易发生堵塞的地点，会限制或阻断交通、运输或流程的流动；也指流程中的瓶颈或关键制约环节。arاسم يدل على ممر ضيق أو نقطة اختناق تُحدّ من حركة المرور أو تدفق النقل أو أي عملية أخرى. ويُستعمل مجازًا للإشارة إلى نقطة حرجة تعوق التقدم أو تعرقل سيره.

1. Narrow passage B2 formal

   A narrow or constricted area that restricts the flow of something, such as traffic, water, or air.

   • The canyon formed a natural chokepoint for the river.
   • The tunnel is a major chokepoint for road traffic during rush hour.
   • Engineers widened the chokepoint to improve water flow.

   ruУзкий проходesPaso estrechofrGoulot d'étranglementdeEngstelleptPonto de estrangulamentozh瓶颈路段arممر ضيق

   Synonyme: bottleneckconstrictiondefilegorgeneck

2. Congestion point B2 formal

   A location where movement or progress is slowed or blocked due to high demand or limited capacity.

   • The bridge is a notorious chokepoint for commuters.
   • The airport's security checkpoint became a chokepoint during the holiday rush.
   • The company identified a chokepoint in its supply chain.

   ruУзкое местоesPunto de congestiónfrPoint de congestiondeEngpassptPonto de estrangulamentozh瓶颈arنقطة اختناق

   Synonyme: bottleneckconstrictiongridlocklogjamnarrowing

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• chokepoint's possessive singular form