B2 adjective Neutre

bottleneck

/ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

Describes a specific stage or component in a process that limits the overall capacity or speed of the entire system. It refers to a narrowing or restriction that causes a backlog or delay in flow.

Exemples

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1

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.

2

The department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.

The department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.

3

Our old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.

Our old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.

Famille de mots

Nom
bottleneck
Verb
bottleneck
Adjectif
bottleneck
Apparenté
congestion
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Astuce mémo

Visualize a real glass bottle: no matter how wide the base is, the liquid can only pour out as fast as the narrow 'neck' allows.

Quiz rapide

The software update became a ____ factor, preventing the team from finishing the project on time.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bottleneck

Exemples

1

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.

everyday

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.

2

The department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.

formal

The department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.

3

Our old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.

informal

Our old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.

4

The bottleneck stage of the manufacturing process occurs during the quality control phase.

academic

The bottleneck stage of the manufacturing process occurs during the quality control phase.

5

We need to address the bottleneck resource to increase our monthly output.

business

We need to address the bottleneck resource to increase our monthly output.

Famille de mots

Nom
bottleneck
Verb
bottleneck
Adjectif
bottleneck
Apparenté
congestion

Collocations courantes

bottleneck effect bottleneck effect
bottleneck problem bottleneck problem
bottleneck stage bottleneck stage
bottleneck resource bottleneck resource
production bottleneck production bottleneck

Phrases Courantes

break the bottleneck

to remove a restriction or delay

eliminate the bottleneck

to get rid of the point causing a slowdown

identify the bottleneck

to find the specific part of a process causing a delay

Souvent confondu avec

bottleneck vs deadlock

A deadlock is a complete standstill where no progress is possible, while a bottleneck is just a slowing down of progress.

bottleneck vs shortage

A shortage is a lack of something, whereas a bottleneck is a structural constraint in a process.

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Notes d'usage

Though primarily a noun, 'bottleneck' is frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe points, stages, or resources that cause delays. It is most common in business, engineering, and logistics contexts.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use it as a synonym for any general problem; however, it specifically implies a narrowing of flow where the input is greater than the output capacity.

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Astuce mémo

Visualize a real glass bottle: no matter how wide the base is, the liquid can only pour out as fast as the narrow 'neck' allows.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the physical shape of a bottle's neck, which is the narrowest part and restricts the speed at which liquid can be poured.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., bottleneck process) Non-gradable (something usually is or isn't a bottleneck)
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Contexte culturel

Highly prevalent in Western corporate management styles, particularly in 'Lean' or 'Six Sigma' methodologies used to optimize production lines.

Quiz rapide

The software update became a ____ factor, preventing the team from finishing the project on time.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bottleneck

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