Definition of "congest" in Englisch

noun

1. (Ireland, Scotland, agriculture, history) A farmer whose lands do not support him adequately.

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verb

1. (transitive) To hinder or block the passage of something moving, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.

   • congest traffic
   • congest roads
   • congest lungs
   • Pollution can congest the city’s streets with smog.

2. (intransitive) To become blocked or obstructed

   • Nasal passages can congest during a cold.