Congestion
noun
A situation in which a place becomes too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
The city is suffering from congestion due to heavy traffic.
Often appears as...
- traffic congestion
- severe congestion
noun
A medical condition where part of your body becomes too full or blocked with fluid, often because of an infection or illness.
He is suffering from nasal congestion.
Often appears as...
- nasal congestion
- chest congestion
noun
A situation in which a network, such as a computer or telephone network, becomes unable to carry more information because it is too full.
There was data congestion due to the large volume of traffic on the network.
Often appears as...
- data congestion
- network congestion
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Technical
noun
A situation in which a place becomes too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
The city is suffering from congestion due to heavy traffic.
Often appears as...
- traffic congestion
- severe congestion
noun
A medical condition where part of your body becomes too full or blocked with fluid, often because of an infection or illness.
He is suffering from nasal congestion.
Often appears as...
- nasal congestion
- chest congestion
noun
A situation in which a network, such as a computer or telephone network, becomes unable to carry more information because it is too full.
There was data congestion due to the large volume of traffic on the network.
Often appears as...
- data congestion
- network congestion
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Context
Often relates to city issues like traffic delays.
Trying to find a parking space added to the congestion downtown.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Peak Hour
Congestion often occurs during morning and evening rush hours.
She left early to avoid the congestion on the roads.
Pro Tip 3/3Cost Implication
Some cities impose fees to reduce congestion.
The congestion charge in London aims to decrease traffic.
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Context
Often relates to city issues like traffic delays.
Trying to find a parking space added to the congestion downtown.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Peak Hour
Congestion often occurs during morning and evening rush hours.
She left early to avoid the congestion on the roads.
Pro Tip 3/3Cost Implication
Some cities impose fees to reduce congestion.
The congestion charge in London aims to decrease traffic.
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Context
Often relates to city issues like traffic delays.
Trying to find a parking space added to the congestion downtown.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Peak Hour
Congestion often occurs during morning and evening rush hours.
She left early to avoid the congestion on the roads.
Pro Tip 3/3Cost Implication
Some cities impose fees to reduce congestion.
The congestion charge in London aims to decrease traffic.
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It’s time to embrace our...
the developing world today some problems like congestion need more than just an engineering solution we can't just build our way out of traffic congestion there's something called the fundamental law vehicle of vehicle traffic which says that as vehicle miles built goes up vehicle miles traveled increased roughly one for one if you build it they will
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What makes us get sick?...
and yet, here was Veronica, a grown woman, with the same telltale sign of allergies. A few minutes later, in asking Veronica some questions, and examining her and listening to her, I said, "Veronica, I think I know what you have. I think you have chronic allergies, and I think you have migraine headaches and some sinus congestion,
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7 principles for...
There will be more congestion. Because they're so appealing -- you can drive while reading or sleeping. Well, a couple of reasons. One is, if they're privately owned, people will travel greater distances. It'll be a new lease on life to sprawl. If you can work on your way to work, you can live in more remote locations.
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How we can design...
technology can be part of the solution -- if it bends to the needs of the world. So what do I mean by that? Take the autonomous vehicle. I don't think the autonomous vehicle is exciting because it's a driverless car. That, to me, only implies that there's even more congestion on the roads, frankly.
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The ethical dilemma of...
Plus, there may be all sorts of other eased road congestion, decreased harmful emissions, and minimized unproductive and stressful driving time. But accidents can and will still happen, and when they do, their outcomes may be determined months or years in advance
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Olympic Training During...
congestion and chills her energy evaporated and her sense of taste and smell they disappeared i tried to take a shower after 10 days almost passed out in the shower my husband had to come get me like it was because everyone said you're an athlete
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Moshe Safdie: How to...
And with it, comes congestion, and we lose mobility, and so on and so forth. So a few years ago, we decided to go back and rethink Habitat. Could we make it more affordable? Could we actually achieve this quality of life
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Elon Musk: The future...
to alleviate congestion. So right now, one of the most soul-destroying things is traffic. It affects people in every part of the world. It takes away so much of your life. It's horrible.
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Benjamin Barber: Why...
Now it's in hundreds of cities around the world. Pedestrian zones, congestion fees, emission limits in cities like California cities have, there's lots and lots that cities can do
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Jonas Eliasson: How to...
Hi. I'm here to talk about congestion, namely road congestion. Road congestion is a pervasive phenomenon. It exists in basically all of the cities all around the world,
Video examples
It’s time to embrace our...
the developing world today some problems like congestion need more than just an engineering solution we can't just build our way out of traffic congestion there's something called the fundamental law vehicle of vehicle traffic which says that as vehicle miles built goes up vehicle miles traveled increased roughly one for one if you build it they will
Video examples
What makes us get sick?...
and yet, here was Veronica, a grown woman, with the same telltale sign of allergies. A few minutes later, in asking Veronica some questions, and examining her and listening to her, I said, "Veronica, I think I know what you have. I think you have chronic allergies, and I think you have migraine headaches and some sinus congestion,
Video examples
7 principles for...
There will be more congestion. Because they're so appealing -- you can drive while reading or sleeping. Well, a couple of reasons. One is, if they're privately owned, people will travel greater distances. It'll be a new lease on life to sprawl. If you can work on your way to work, you can live in more remote locations.
Video examples
How we can design...
technology can be part of the solution -- if it bends to the needs of the world. So what do I mean by that? Take the autonomous vehicle. I don't think the autonomous vehicle is exciting because it's a driverless car. That, to me, only implies that there's even more congestion on the roads, frankly.
Video examples
The ethical dilemma of...
Plus, there may be all sorts of other eased road congestion, decreased harmful emissions, and minimized unproductive and stressful driving time. But accidents can and will still happen, and when they do, their outcomes may be determined months or years in advance
Video examples
Olympic Training During...
congestion and chills her energy evaporated and her sense of taste and smell they disappeared i tried to take a shower after 10 days almost passed out in the shower my husband had to come get me like it was because everyone said you're an athlete
Video examples
Moshe Safdie: How to...
And with it, comes congestion, and we lose mobility, and so on and so forth. So a few years ago, we decided to go back and rethink Habitat. Could we make it more affordable? Could we actually achieve this quality of life
Video examples
Elon Musk: The future...
to alleviate congestion. So right now, one of the most soul-destroying things is traffic. It affects people in every part of the world. It takes away so much of your life. It's horrible.
Video examples
Benjamin Barber: Why...
Now it's in hundreds of cities around the world. Pedestrian zones, congestion fees, emission limits in cities like California cities have, there's lots and lots that cities can do
Video examples
Jonas Eliasson: How to...
Hi. I'm here to talk about congestion, namely road congestion. Road congestion is a pervasive phenomenon. It exists in basically all of the cities all around the world,
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When all is said and done, cheap gas is an illusion, because our reliance on gas creates a whole series of costs that aren't factored in to the pump price - among them congestion, pollution, and increased risk of accidents.
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Our world is evolving without consideration, and the result is a loss of biodiversity, energy issues, congestion in cities. But geography, if used correctly, can be used to redesign sustainable and more livable cities.
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Ray Winstone
English Actor
I know I've got to pay some tax, but I hate the fact that they collect millions of pounds a day from the congestion charge and I don't see anything or anyone benefitting from it. Where are the new hospitals?
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Mike Pompeo
American Politician
Non-commercial general aviation flights serve as a lifeline to thousands of communities where airlines do not fly, while contributing a fraction of total U.S. air traffic congestion.
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John Warner
American Politician
We must do all we can to reduce congestion in our urban areas and increase access and mobility in our rural areas, and this extra funding will help us get there.
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Oren Etzioni
American Businessman
When you think of driverless cars, there's a huge potential for these cars to save lives by preventing accidents and by reducing congestion on highways.
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Sebastian Thrun
German Scientist
I envision a future without traffic accidents or congestion. A future where everyone can use a car.
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Dan Lipinski
American Politician
Cycling is not only a personal passion for me, but it is something that simply makes sense to expand transportation options for Americans. It is good for the health of our nation, the environment, the development of our communities, and is one of the keys to addressing the ongoing challenges that come with urban congestion.
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David Archuleta
American Musician
What I find is really interesting is the Ear-Nose-Throat doctor thing, which I know would take a lot of work and education, but it's something that really interests me, because it's something that helps people who've had the same problems as me, with the whole hearing and nose congestion and problems with your voice.
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Theo Paphitis
British Businessman
No major technological change has ever been instituted by mankind without an array of negative consequences. The motor car has meant liberation for millions, but it has also caused congestion, environmental damage, and a disturbing death toll on the roads.
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James Surowiecki
American Journalist
When all is said and done, cheap gas is an illusion, because our reliance on gas creates a whole series of costs that aren't factored in to the pump price - among them congestion, pollution, and increased risk of accidents.
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Jack Dangermond
American Businessman
Our world is evolving without consideration, and the result is a loss of biodiversity, energy issues, congestion in cities. But geography, if used correctly, can be used to redesign sustainable and more livable cities.
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Ray Winstone
English Actor
I know I've got to pay some tax, but I hate the fact that they collect millions of pounds a day from the congestion charge and I don't see anything or anyone benefitting from it. Where are the new hospitals?
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Mike Pompeo
American Politician
Non-commercial general aviation flights serve as a lifeline to thousands of communities where airlines do not fly, while contributing a fraction of total U.S. air traffic congestion.
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John Warner
American Politician
We must do all we can to reduce congestion in our urban areas and increase access and mobility in our rural areas, and this extra funding will help us get there.
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Oren Etzioni
American Businessman
When you think of driverless cars, there's a huge potential for these cars to save lives by preventing accidents and by reducing congestion on highways.
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Sebastian Thrun
German Scientist
I envision a future without traffic accidents or congestion. A future where everyone can use a car.
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