chokepoint

[ chohk-point ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chokepoint¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The move is meant to loosen chokepoints as the US’s beleaguered supply chain limps toward the Christmas season.

From Quartz

Maryland and Amtrak last week announced a $4 billion plan to replace the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel in West Baltimore in the next decade, addressing a major chokepoint in the rail system.

From Washington Post

And, to be clear, the chokepoints and challenges of the physical world are all around us.

From TechCrunch

Lawmakers said they would start legislative hearings next week to explore the extent to which Silicon Valley relies on its social networks, app stores and other services as chokepoints against competitors.

From Washington Post

Turbulent times can expose weaknesses in distribution chains, putting stress on chokepoints and reducing access to critical components, suppliers, and capital.

From MIT Technology Review

Now the chokepoint is, predictably, the airfield at Port au Prince, which lost its air traffic control equipment.

From The Daily Beast