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Bottleneck (Verb)

Slow down or impede by creating an obstruction; "His laziness has bottlenecked our efforts to reform the system".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The ongoing strike has bottlenecked the delivery of essential supplies to the affected areas, exacerbating the crisis.
High traffic congestion during rush hour has bottlenecked the entire transportation network, resulting in lengthy commute times for many.
His indecisiveness has bottlenecked the project's progress, causing delays and increased costs for the company.
Bureaucratic red tape can bottleneck innovation by making it difficult for entrepreneurs to obtain necessary funding and approvals.
The outdated machinery has bottlenecked production at the factory, leading to a significant drop in output and revenue.

Become narrow, like a bottleneck; "Right by the bridge, the road bottlenecks".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The mountain road bottlenecks at the curve where the cliff is steepest.
The highway bottlenecks in the area with ongoing construction reducing it to one lane.
The river bottlenecks at that point where it flows through the narrow canyon.
Downtown traffic bottlenecks whenever there's a baseball game at the stadium nearby.
The road bottlenecks into a single-lane tunnel just after entering the small village.