Meaning Of The Word Bottleneck

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Bottleneck? Find Bottleneck meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Bottleneck Meaning

Bottleneck Definition
Bottleneck Definition

What's The Definition Of Bottleneck?

bottleneck
countable noun: A bottleneck is a place where a road becomes narrow or where it meets another road so that the traffic slows down or stops, often causing traffic jams.
countable noun: A bottleneck is a situation that stops a process or activity from progressing.

bottleneck in American English
the neck of a bottle
intransitive verb: to become hindered by or as if by a bottleneck
noun: a narrow entrance or passageway
transitive verb: to hamper or confine by or as if by a bottleneck

bottleneck in British English
noun: a narrow stretch of road or a junction at which traffic is or may be held up
verb: to be or cause an obstruction in

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Pullorum disease ‐ a severe, diarrheal disease of young poultry…
  • Suicide machine ‐ noun: a device designed to permit a terminally…
  • Trichina ‐ a very small nematode worm (Trichinella spiralis)…
  • Cheese dip ‐ noun: a creamy mixture made with cheese, for dipping…
  • UNIX ‐ noun: a multi-user multitasking operating system…
  • Honeymooners ‐ plural noun: a couple, or couples who are on a…
  • Ascariasis ‐ infestation with ascarids or a disease caused…
  • Antoninianus ‐ noun: a Roman coin of the 3rd century a. d., originally…
  • Unsolicited ‐ Something that is unsolicited has been given without…
  • Antistick ‐ adjective: acting to…