Term Gallery logo

Meanings of congestion in English

Spanish
apiñamiento

Excessive crowding.

apiñamiento

A number of vehicles so obstructed that they can scarcely move.

Synonyms
Examples for "snarl-up"
Examples for "snarl-up"
1
Queues are ubiquitous and a monumental traffic snarl-up snakes out to Muckross.
The Irish Times
2
To pull it off without a massive snarl-up would require great diplomacy.
Reuters
3
The snarl-up has been caused by roadworks, which are not expected to finish for another month, state news agency Xinhua said.
The Irish Times
4
However, she said "even this scheme cannot prevent snarl-ups during bad weather".
The Irish Times
5
It's a fair bet that traffic snarl-ups on Pearse Street were pretty rare in 1948.
The Irish Times
1
It also ruled that the new centre would create serious traffic congestion.
The Irish Times
2
Supporters of the project say it is essential to reduce traffic congestion.
The Guardian
3
Many residents worry casinos will bring traffic congestion, crime and social ills.
Reuters
4
High house prices and traffic congestion are being blamed for the shortage.
Radio NZ
5
Improve a road and prosperity ensues, but so does damaging traffic congestion.
The Guardian
1
Could this create a traffic jam in the system in March 2016?
The Guardian
2
I haven't sat in a traffic jam for years, Tracy McKelvey said.
Reuters
3
No one was hurt, but the traffic jam caused two asthma-induced deaths.
Audrey's door
4
There was a sense his career was stuck in a traffic jam.
The Guardian
5
A young man sells plantain chips in traffic jam at Marina Lagos.
The Guardian
Usage of congestion in English
1
It also ruled that the new centre would create serious traffic congestion.
The Irish Times
2
Whenever you introduce the network to new areas, we experience congestion immediately.
Reuters
3
Such a change would certainly alleviate congestion and would likely reduce accidents.
The Irish Times
4
McClay said his priority would be improving road safety and easing congestion.
Radio NZ
5
He also said fewer cars on the road would solve congestion issues.
Radio NZ
6
Supporters of the project say it is essential to reduce traffic congestion.
The Guardian
7
Many residents worry casinos will bring traffic congestion, crime and social ills.
Reuters
8
Police advise there will be heavy traffic and congestion in the area.
Radio NZ
9
Traffic was also adversely impacted, with weather conditions to accidents and congestion.
The South African
10
They plan to use ferries to transport athletes to reduce road congestion.
Reuters
11
After weeks of less-than-usual congestion, police are warning drivers to be careful.
Radio NZ
12
High house prices and traffic congestion are being blamed for the shortage.
Radio NZ
13
The proposed roadwork was aimed at reduced congestion and improve travel times.
Jamaica Observer
14
I had no idea about things such as congestion at that point.
The Irish Times
15
To relieve the inner congestion and consequent pain in the affected parts.
Nature Cure: Philosophy & Practice Based on the Unity of Disease...
16
Major restrictions have been introduced on private cars and congestion has decreased.
BBC
About this term
More collocations
Translations for congestion
Congestion through the time
Congestion across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
Australia
Common
More variants