chokepoint

American  

[chohk-point] / ˈtʃoʊkˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. a place of greatest congestion and often hazard; bottleneck.

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Etymology

Origin of chokepoint

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

A potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for 20% of global oil, fuels market concerns.

From Barron's

His administration’s National Security Strategy marks External link a paradigm shift toward hard-nose geopolitical realism to secure access to critical minerals and control chokepoints.

From Barron's

Traders largely ignored a reported temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for military drills, a critical oil transit chokepoint.

From Barron's

According to media reports, Iran held live military exercises on Monday in the Strait of Hormuz—a critical oil transit chokepoint—heightening concerns about potential disruptions to regional flows if a diplomatic solution isn’t reached.

From The Wall Street Journal

While both sides reported some progress in the negotiations, the discussions were overshadowed by a U.S. advisory Monday warning ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz – a key chokepoint for global oil supplies.

From Barron's