Congestion

Noun

1. The hindrance or blockage of the passage of something, 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. An accumulation or buildup, the act of gathering into a heap or mass.

   "network congestion"

2. An accumulation or buildup, the act of gathering into a heap or mass.

   "network congestion"

3. Blocking up of the capillary and other blood vessels, etc., in any locality or organ (often producing other morbid symptoms); local hypermic, active or passive.

   "arterial congestion"

4. An excess or accumulation of something. An excess of traffic; usually not a complete standstill of traffic, so usually not synonymous with traffic jam.

   "traffic congestion"

5. An excess of traffic; usually not a complete standstill of traffic, so usually not synonymous with traffic jam.

   "traffic congestion"