Bottleneck — synonyms, definition

1. bottleneck (Noun)

chokepoint constriction

bottleneck (Noun) — A narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel.

bottleneck (Noun) — The narrow part of a bottle near the top.

narrowing part portion

2. bottleneck (Verb)

bottleneck (Verb) — Slow down or impede by creating an obstruction. ex. "His laziness has bottlenecked our efforts to reform the system"

bottleneck (Verb) — Become narrow, like a bottleneck. ex. "Right by the bridge, the road bottlenecks"

block blockade contract embarrass hinder narrow neck obstruct stymie stymy