Bottleneck
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Bottleneck [bot-l-nek]

NOUN, VERB

Noun

  • A situation that causes delay in a process or system.
  • A narrow entrance or passageway.

Verb

  • To hamper or confine as if by a bottleneck.
Example

“Our organisation is still suffering due to the technological bottleneck.”

“We usually face a bottleneck at the Boston Road.”

Synonyms

Barrier, Blockage, Deadlock, Halt, Standstill, Stand-off, Impasse, Stalemate

Antonyms

Aid, Assistance, Help, Opening