Pronunciation: /ˈtræfɪk/
noun the vehicles moving along a road or street
A1 I don't like driving in heavy traffic.
A2 There was a lot of traffic on the way to work this morning.
B1 Traffic congestion is a common problem in big cities.
B2 The traffic was at a standstill due to a car accident.
C1 City planners are working on solutions to reduce traffic pollution.
C2 Traffic management systems have helped improve the flow of vehicles in urban areas.
verb to deal or trade in something illegal or improper
A1 I don't like to drive in heavy traffic.
A2 She was late for work because she got stuck in traffic.
B1 I try to avoid traffic by leaving early in the morning.
B2 The new highway has helped to alleviate traffic congestion in the city.
C1 Traffic can be unpredictable, so it's important to plan ahead.
C2 The city council is implementing new measures to control traffic flow during peak hours.
formal The increase in population has resulted in heavier traffic on the roads.
informal I was late to work because of all the traffic this morning.
slang I hate sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, it's the worst.
figurative The flow of ideas in the meeting was like traffic on a busy highway, constantly moving and changing.
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