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ˈtraf·fic jam N

traffic jam

prometni zastoj [or zamašek] m

Usage examples with traffic jam

to hit the rush hour/a traffic jam

naleteti na prometno konico/prometni zastoj

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A supply wagon turned over and caused a traffic jam in the retreat across the bridge. en.wikipedia.org

It begins with the scene of a traffic jam. en.wikipedia.org

They find themselves in the middle of a huge traffic jam. en.wikipedia.org

Imagine highways that alert motorists of a traffic jam before it forms. en.wikipedia.org

When vehicles are fully stopped for periods of time, this is colloquially known as a traffic jam or traffic snarl-up. en.wikipedia.org

The invading army reportedly moved slowly down the highway, having created a traffic jam of military vehicles. en.wikipedia.org

The music video was set in a traffic jam in a car. en.wikipedia.org

The traffic jam slowed down thousands of vehicles for more than 100km mi and lasted for more than ten days. en.wikipedia.org

However, he got stuck in a traffic jam when he attempted to turn in his petitions shortly before the deadline, and was forced to withdraw. en.wikipedia.org

A good metaphor to describe the cognitive bottleneck is that of a traffic jam. en.wikipedia.org

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