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congest

/kənˈdʒest/

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verb

B2formalcommon/kənˈdʒest/

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming blocked or overcrowded, often referring to traffic, nasal passages, or other systems.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по блокированию или переполнению, часто относится к дорожному движению, носовым проходам или другим системам.esVerbo que significa bloquear, obstruir o llenar en exceso, causando que algo no funcione con fluidez; se aplica comúnmente al tráfico, a las vías respiratorias nasales o a otros sistemas.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de bloquer ou de remplir excessivement, souvent en référence à la circulation, aux voies nasales ou à d'autres systèmes.deVerb, das die Handlung des Blockierens oder Überfüllens bezeichnet, oft in Bezug auf Verkehr, Nasengänge oder andere Systeme.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de bloquear ou sobrecarregar, geralmente relacionado ao trânsito, às vias nasais ou a outros sistemas.zh动词,表示阻塞或使某物过度拥挤、充满,常用于交通、鼻腔或其他系统。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى فعل الحجب أو الاكتظاظ، ويُستعمل غالبًا في سياق حركة المرور أو الممرات الأنفية أو غيرها من الأنظمة.

  1. Block or obstruct B2 formal medical

    To cause an abnormal accumulation of fluid or matter, blocking normal flow, especially in the body.

    • The cold virus can congest the nasal passages.
    • Allergies often congest the sinuses, making breathing difficult.
    • The medication helps to relieve congested airways.

    ruЗакупориватьesCongestionarfrCongestionnerdeVerstopfenptObstruirzh堵塞arيسدّ

    Synonyms: blockchokeclogjamobstructplugstop upstuff

    Antonyms: cleardrainfreeopenunblock

  2. Overcrowd or fill B2 formal

    To fill something to excess, causing blockage or slowing of movement.

    • The narrow streets were congested with traffic during rush hour.
    • Too many people congested the entrance to the stadium.
    • The network becomes congested when too many users try to access it simultaneously.

    ruПереполнятьescongestionarfrengorgerdeÜberfüllenptCongestionarzh堵塞arيَحْشُر

    Synonyms: blockchokeclogcramjamobstructovercrowdplugstuff

    Antonyms: clearemptyfreeunblock

  • congested past participle
  • congested past simple
  • congesting present participle
  • congests third person singular