CONGESTION


Meaning of CONGESTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kəndʒestʃ(ə)n ]

1.

If there is congestion in a place, the place is extremely crowded and blocked with traffic or people.

The problems of traffic congestion will not disappear in a hurry...

N-UNCOUNT : usu with supp , oft adj N

2.

Congestion in a part of the body is a medical condition in which the part becomes blocked. ( FORMAL )

...nasal congestion.

N-UNCOUNT : usu with supp , oft adj N

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