Looking for the meaning of the word CONGEST in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONGEST with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Congest
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kənˈdʒɛst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
crowd (a road or place) so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement
Short Definition:crowd road or place
Examples:- uncontrolled development will congest our streets
- crowds of shoppers were congesting the outlets and malls
- the traffic flow will congest in this area
Definition:
cause (a part of the body) to fill abnormally with blood or other fluid
Short Definition:cause part of body to fill with fluid
Examples:- high-pressured adrenaline congested my veins
- the tonsils congest and swell
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