bottleneck

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel
  2. noun the narrow part of a bottle near the top
  3. verb slow down or impede by creating an obstruction

Etymology

From bottle + neck.

Synonyms

constriction, chokepoint

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