Traffic Terms

verb past tense of congest, meaning to block or fill to excess

adjective describing a condition of being overcrowded or blocked

• The city streets were heavily congested during rush hour.
• The highway is always so congested on Friday afternoons.
• I avoid that part of town because it's always hella congested.
• Her mind felt congested with all the stress and worries.

noun a means of escape or evasion

verb to escape or leave quickly

adverb quickly or hastily

• The suspect managed to get away before the police arrived.
• Let's skip class and get away for the weekend.
• I need to get away from my annoying roommate for a while.
• Reading a good book is a great way to get away from the stresses of everyday life.

noun a sweet spread or preserve made from fruit and sugar

verb to press or squeeze tightly into a confined space

• The traffic jam in the city center caused delays for many commuters.
• I got stuck in a jam in the middle of rush hour traffic.
• I had to jam in my homework before the deadline.
• She tried to jam in as many activities as possible during her vacation.