chokepoint

• Nom désignant un passage étroit ou un point de congestion qui limite ou bloque l'écoulement du trafic, des transports ou d'un processus.

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

1. Narrow passageB2formal

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

   Goulot d'étranglement

   • 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.

   Synonymesbottleneckconstrictiondefilegorgeneck

2. Congestion pointB2formal

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

   Point de congestion

   • 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.

   Synonymesbottleneckconstrictiongridlocklogjamnarrowing